ROCKVILLE, MD — A series of vehicle issues and persistent reminders from her spouse led a Rockville woman to a $50,000 fortune in the December 17 Pick 5 drawing. The Montgomery County resident, who has chosen to remain anonymous, turned her car repair claim form number into a winning lottery ticket.
Facing ongoing car problems, the woman had filled out a repair claim form but delayed taking the car to the shop. Her husband’s repeated inquiries about the repair inspired her to play the five-digit number from the form in the Pick 5 game.
Purchasing just a single ticket with a $1 straight bet, she matched all five numbers drawn that evening. The retail worker discovered her win while checking numbers on her phone in the car, leading to an ecstatic reaction that startled her sister.
Still undecided on how to use her windfall, the winner playfully considers using the prize for a new car, given that her current vehicle remains unrepaired. She humorously credits her husband’s nagging as the impetus for her lottery success.
The winning ticket was purchased at Maryland Live Casino, located at 7002 Arundel Mills, Hanover. The casino in Anne Arundel County will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.