Pennsylvania couple hits $100K Maryland Lottery jackpot with new scratch-off ticket
Baltimore, MD — A lucky Pennsylvania couple is celebrating a $100,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Double Your Money scratch-off game after an unplanned stop at a Maryland liquor store turned into a life-changing moment.
The Adams County duo, who dubbed themselves “’Bout Time,” claimed their winnings at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on August 19. The couple purchased their winning $10 ticket at Silver Run Liquors, located on Littlestown Pike near the Pennsylvania border, after a detour in their day led them across state lines.
Longtime fans of scratch-off games, the pair said they frequently monitor the Maryland Lottery’s website for new releases. They spotted the Double Your Money ticket shortly after it launched in mid-July and had a strong feeling it could deliver a major prize.
Once home, they slowly scratched the ticket — first revealing the winning numbers, then matching a number and uncovering the $100,000 prize one digit at a time. Initially in disbelief, they double-checked the ticket multiple times before heading to a store for confirmation.
The winners say they plan to place the full amount into savings to help bolster their retirement fund.
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The Double Your Money game launched with tens of thousands of prizes ranging from $20 to $50,000, and includes 14 top prizes of $100,000.
Key Points
- A Pennsylvania couple won $100,000 playing Maryland Lottery’s Double Your Money scratch-off game.
- The winning ticket was purchased at Silver Run Liquors near the Maryland–Pennsylvania border.
- The prize will be used to boost the couple’s retirement savings.
A quick trip across the state line left one Pennsylvania couple $100,000 richer—and looking forward to a more comfortable retirement.