BALTIMORE, MD- A Western Maryland man was pleasantly surprised when they finally delivered a $50,000 prize, which he earned using his favorite numbers.
The 60-year-old construction worker revealed, “I have a friend who buys tickets with me. He’s been playing longer than I have, and he’s always telling me that nine and zero are bad numbers, that they never come out together.” Almost immediately after sharing his friend’s opinion, the lucky winner exchanged a Pick 5 ticket bearing the combination 9-0-9-9-0, securing the game’s $50,000 prize. “Well, I proved him wrong,” he proudly stated.
While the Frederick County man was taken aback upon seeing the June 11 evening drawing results, his reaction was nothing compared to that of his wife. “I walked into the living room and just stood there smiling,” he recalled. “I didn’t say anything, just made her guess. She got it pretty quickly.” Delighted by their stroke of Lottery luck, his wife was astonished by the substantial prize.
“She refused to believe me. I couldn’t convince her, so eventually, I just gave her the ticket and told her to check it herself.” The husband described a loud celebration that followed soon after.
The couple plans to utilize their winnings to initiate a home improvement project they have been discussing for a year. “It will be nice to get this done and off of our minds.” The remaining portion of their $50,000 Pick 5 prize will be allocated to their family’s savings.
Additionally, Ballenger Creek Pike Exxon, located at 5870 Ballenger Creek Pike in Frederick, is also benefiting from the win. The establishment will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the winning ticket.