Michigan gas station that sold $337 million Powerball ticket to collect its $50,000 bonus

Donald Lawson claimed Powerball prize from Aug. 15 drawing

Published On: Sep 24 2012 10:06:50 AM EDT   Updated On: Sep 26 2012 05:33:44 PM EDT
Lapeer Sunoco gas station
LAPEER, Mich. -

The Michigan gas station that sold last month's $337 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket is getting ready to collect its bonus.

The Michigan Lottery says its Commissioner M. Scott Bowen will present the owners of the Sunoco gas station in Lapeer with a $50,000 ceremonial check.

An event is planned for Wednesday at the gas station, about 45 miles northeast of Detroit.

Donald Lawson, a father of two from Lapeer, earlier claimed the Powerball prize from the Aug. 15 drawing.

Donald Lawson

The lump-sum, $224.6 million payment worked out to $158.7 million, after taxes.

The jackpot was the third largest in the game's history.

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