Massive Powerball Jackpot Winner Comes Forward to Claim Prize

Massive Powerball Jackpot Winner Comes Forward to Claim Prize

August 31, 2012 Updated Aug 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM EDT

He's rich. Really rich.

According to a story from the Lansing (Mich.) State Journal, a 44-year-old Michigan man has come forward to claim the third-richest Powerball lottery prize in history -- $337 million.

The man opted to take the winnings in a lump sum payment, which comes to $224.6 million after taxes, according to the Lansing State Journal story.

Read the Lansing State Journal story HERE.

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