$137,278 jackpot lottery ticket sold on eastern shore
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$137,278 Jackpot Lottery Ticket Sold on Eastern Shore

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June 6, 2024

STEVENVILLE, MD – A $137,278 jackpot from the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded game was claimed by a player in Queen Anne’s County. This marks the fourth progressive jackpot win for the game.

The winning ticket was purchased for $5 on Wednesday at the Shore Stop, located at 201 Romancoke Road. Lottery officials are advising the winner to sign the ticket and store it securely. Winners have 182 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

Prizes over $25,000 must be claimed at the Lottery headquarters in Baltimore or by mail. Detailed instructions for prize claims can be found on the Maryland Lottery website. The Claims Center operates by appointment only.

The Home Run Riches Bases Loaded game, launched on March 4, offers instant prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000 and includes a Contestant of the Game second-chance promotion with significant cash rewards. Players can also participate in a special promotion where they could win additional cash prizes linked to Orioles baseball games until August 26.

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