BALTIMORE, MD- A fortunate woman from Hagerstown in Western Maryland is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning the $2 million top prize on the Cash is King scratch-off.
The journey to multimillionaire status for the woman began with a separate scratch-off ticket that yielded a $100 win. Initially planning to cash in her prize the following week, fate intervened when she discovered a penny on the front steps of her home.
Noticing that the penny was face-up, traditionally seen as a symbol of good luck, she felt inspired to seize the moment. “The penny was laying heads up. That means it is a lucky penny,” she explained.
Motivated by this auspicious find, the lucky winner promptly cashed in her winning ticket and purchased a $30 Cash is King scratch-off at Hub City Liquor in Hagerstown.
To her astonishment, the penny revealed the $2 million top-prize win. Overwhelmed with excitement, she immediately shared the news with her sister, and together they made their way to Lottery headquarters this week to claim the substantial prize. Both sisters attribute their stroke of luck to their late father.
“We knew it was a penny from heaven,” expressed “Happy Dog Groomer,” the name she chose on the check with her winnings.
Hub City Liquor, located at 1063 Maryland Avenue, also emerges as a winner in this remarkable story. As the retailer responsible for selling the $2 million top-prize winning ticket, the Hagerstown establishment will receive a bonus of $2,000 from the Maryland Lottery.
The Maryland Lottery continues to bring hope and life-changing opportunities to its players, reminding everyone to keep their eyes open for unexpected moments of luck that could lead to extraordinary wins.