Silver Spring, MD – A Maryland Lottery player walked away with a $168,860 jackpot Thursday after purchasing a FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack ticket in Silver Spring, marking the game’s fifth progressive win since its launch.
The winning ticket was sold at Georgia Fuel and Treats, located at 9336 Georgia Avenue, according to the Maryland Lottery. The Montgomery County retailer will receive a $168.86 bonus—equal to 1% of the total prize—for selling the jackpot ticket.
Jackpot resets as more prizes remain
The $10 High Roller Blackjack FAST PLAY game, introduced on January 5, has steadily built momentum with multiple large payouts. With this latest win, the progressive jackpot resets to its base amount of $100,000 and will continue increasing with each ticket sold until another top prize is claimed.
Lottery officials say the Silver Spring win represents just one of many remaining opportunities. There are still 20 progressive jackpots left in the game, along with 14 prizes worth $50,000 and thousands of smaller prizes ranging from $10 to $10,000.
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Key Points
• $168,860 FAST PLAY jackpot ticket sold Thursday in Silver Spring
• Winning ticket purchased at Georgia Fuel and Treats on Georgia Avenue
• Jackpot resets to $100,000 with dozens of prizes still available
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How FAST PLAY jackpots work
Unlike traditional draw games, FAST PLAY tickets reveal results instantly at the time of purchase, with progressive jackpots increasing incrementally as more tickets are sold statewide.
The High Roller Blackjack game combines elements of casino-style play with lottery mechanics, offering players a chance at large prizes without waiting for scheduled drawings.
Each jackpot win resets the prize pool, creating a cycle that can quickly build back into six-figure territory depending on ticket sales.
What winners need to know
Maryland Lottery officials urge all winners to immediately sign the back of their tickets and store them securely. FAST PLAY winners have 182 days from the date of purchase to claim their prize.
Prizes exceeding $25,000 must be claimed through Maryland Lottery headquarters, located at 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, in Baltimore’s Montgomery Park Business Center. Claims can be submitted by mail or in person, though appointments are required for in-person visits.
Additional claim instructions are available through the Maryland Lottery’s official website.
Growing interest in instant jackpot games
The continued rollout of FAST PLAY games reflects a broader shift toward instant-win formats that offer immediate results and rolling jackpots. These games have gained traction among players looking for faster outcomes compared to traditional multi-state drawings.
The Silver Spring win highlights how quickly jackpots can be hit—even relatively early in a game’s lifecycle—while still leaving significant prize pools available for future players.
As ticket sales continue, the High Roller Blackjack jackpot is expected to climb again, potentially reaching another six-figure payout in the coming weeks.
Current status: The $168,860 prize remains unclaimed publicly, and the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack jackpot has reset to $100,000 as the game continues statewide.
