DELMAR, MD- A man from Sussex County, Delaware, who finds joy in playing Lottery games in Maryland, celebrated a significant win this week, claiming an $82,478 FAST PLAY Home Run Riches progressive jackpot prize. Remarkably, this marks the second big progressive jackpot win for the player in just two years.
The car dealership employee, while getting off work earlier this week, made a stop at Corner Market in Delmar to purchase Lottery games. Familiar with his previous luck, he chose a FAST PLAY ticket, along with a Pick 4 ticket, for his chance at the jackpot.
As he checked his $5 FAST PLAY ticket in the car, he couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw that he had scored the jackpot prize. Despite his initial realization, he humbly went back into the store to have the cashier confirm his brush with Lottery luck.
This happy grandfather also mentioned that in 2021, he won an impressive $94,898 on another one of the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY progressive jackpot games. Coincidentally, that winning ticket was also purchased at Wicomico County’s Corner Market.
With the first win, the loyal player made some home improvements and completed several projects. For his most recent windfall, he plans to put the money in the bank to use as needed.
The Home Run Riches game has proven to be a success since its launch in March, with this being the 6th jackpot-winning ticket sold so far. Corner Market, the retailer that sold the lucky ticket, is once again benefiting from the winner’s fortunate purchase. The store will receive a generous bonus of $824.78, equivalent to 1% of the prize, from the Lottery for selling a jackpot-winning FAST PLAY ticket worth between $20,000 to $99,999.
Home Run Riches, known for its progressive jackpot that starts at $40,000 and increases with each ticket sold until a winning ticket is purchased, still has 14 progressive jackpots awaiting discovery. Additionally, players can participate in the Home Run Riches second-chance promotion, with prizes ranging from $500 to $50,000. The entry deadlines for the final two drawings are set for August 28, adding even more excitement to the game.