SEVERNA PARK, MD – Maryland residents participating in Monday’s Powerball drawing are encouraged to check their tickets carefully. While the estimated $145 million jackpot remained unclaimed, there’s exciting news for one lucky player in our state – a $50,000-winning ticket was sold.
The Maryland Lottery is eager to connect with the fortunate individual who purchased the third-tier winning ticket at Giant #0358, 573 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. The winning combination for the Aug. 7 drawing consisted of the numbers 6, 13, 20, 35, and 54, with the Powerball number being 22 and the Power Play multiplier set at X2. Beyond the third-tier winner, an impressive total of 13,401 prizes ranging from $4 to $200 were also won by Marylanders.
To ensure a smooth claim process, lottery officials advise winners to immediately sign the back of their tickets and store them securely. Winners have a grace period of 182 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
Guidelines for claiming prizes in person or by mail are available on the lottery’s official website. Prizes exceeding $25,000 must be redeemed via mail or at the Lottery headquarters, located at the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center operates by appointment only, with no walk-in services. Scheduling an appointment can be done through the provided link.
In other news, the spotlight is on Mega Millions tonight, boasting the largest jackpot in the game’s history and the third-largest in U.S. lottery history. The anticipated annuity stands at a staggering $1.55 billion, with an estimated cash option worth $757.2 million, creating a wave of excitement and anticipation among players.