Michigan Lottery renews Detroit Lions charity game pull tabs for 2026 season
Nonprofits that sell the Detroit Lions charity game tickets can make 15 per cent profit per box, the Michigan Lottery said, providing a sample breakdown of costs, prizes and net proceeds.
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Nonprofits can continue to score a touchdown with the Detroit Lions ticket for the 2026 football season! With winning odds of 1 in 5.01, top prizes of $300 and 75 per cent of total sales back out in prizes, this $1 ticket roars with excitement.
For every box sold:
- Sales: $2,400
- Prizes: $1,800
- Cost $240
- Profit: $360
Nonprofits make 15 per cent profit on the total box sales.
Charity Game Tickets are Pull Tabs for Michigan's nonprofits that can be sold under the following license types: Large Raffle, Special Charity Game Ticket, Annual Charity Game Ticket, Special Bingo, and Annual Bingo licenses.
For questions on charity game tickets, contact a ticket supplier, your local inspector, or Nadia Sierzega at 517-335-5787 or
Tickets may not be sold after March 31, 2027.
Michigan Lottery pull-tabs officially started on October 27, 2003, as part of the state's club games lineup. These games were introduced for sale in licensed social locations like bars, bowling alleys, restaurants, and private clubs.
Launch Date: October 27, 2003
Location Type: Sold exclusively at licensed locations with Club Keno or social gaming setups (bars, restaurants, and bowling alleys).
How They Work: Players tear open perforated paper tabs on the back of the ticket to match symbols horizontally, vertically, or diagonally against a winning combination shown on the front.
Price Range: Tickets typically cost between $1 and $5 depending on the specific active game series.
https://www.michiganlottery.com/games?GAME_TYPE=PULL_TAB