JOPPA, MD – A Harford County local attributes his unexpected fortune of $50,000 on a Ca$h Multiplier scratch-off to an unusual request from his wife: to fuel up her vehicle with gas before an impending storm hit the area.
According to him, his wife’s request was prompted by the news of an incoming storm. He shared, “My wife asked me to get gas, but she never asks me to get her gas. It was the strangest thing.”
Following his gas stop at Sheetz #316 in Joppa, the 63-year-old gentleman decided to venture inside and purchase a handful of scratch-offs. His journey to luck began with a $5 win, which swiftly turned into $10. Fuelled by these early successes, he redeemed his instant winnings to acquire more scratch-offs.
Although he generally refrains from gambling with his own money, the Harford County resident decided to take a chance with his newfound winnings. And what a fortuitous decision it turned out to be! Matching the number 9 on his scratch-off with the winning number 9, he initially discovered a listed prize of $5,000. However, the magic didn’t stop there, as a 10X cash multiplier elevated his reward to a staggering $50,000.
His reaction? A mixture of disbelief and humility. “I said, ‘Are you kidding me?’ I couldn’t believe it. I am very humbled,” he expressed.
The fortunate player is still deliberating on how he intends to utilize his newfound windfall. Additionally, in recognition of their role in selling the winning $50,000 top-prize scratch-off, Sheetz #316 at 601 Pulaski Highway in Harford County will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery.
The $5 Ca$h Multiplier game, introduced on June 19, has already revealed its third top-prize winner in this short span. Among the remaining unclaimed prizes are five $50,000 top rewards, along with various others ranging from $5 to $5,000.