MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A local man’s luck took a dramatic turn after winning $100,000 on the Maryland Lottery’s “50 Years!” scratch-off game. The Montgomery County resident, known only as “Harry,” experienced a change in fortune after a series of missed opportunities with previous lottery games.
“Harry,” an avid scratch-off fan and accountant by profession, had previously won a $10,000 prize but felt his luck had dwindled after that win. His frustration grew when a retailer he had stopped visiting sold a $1 million winning ticket, and on a day he didn’t play his favorite Pick 4 numbers, they were drawn.
However, everything changed when “Harry,” while with his brother in the Mt. Airy area scouting for a farm to purchase, decided to try his hand at the “50 Years!” game during a particularly challenging day. Purchasing the ticket from the 7-Eleven on Ridgeside Drive in Mt. Airy, he scratched his way to a $100,000 second-tier prize.
The celebration was immediate and loud, shared with everyone present in the store. This win, as “Harry” stated, made their day “100% better.” With the prize earmarked for their retirement fund, “Harry” plans a surprise announcement for his wife.
The “50 Years!” game continues to offer substantial prizes, including two top prizes of $5 million, three additional $100,000 prizes, two $50,000 prizes, and numerous $10,000 prizes. The windfall represents more than just money for “Harry” — it’s a joyous turn in his ongoing lottery journey.