FREDERICK, MD – A lifelong dream of owning a beach home is now a reality for a Frederick County woman, thanks to a fortuitous $2 million win from a $30 200X The Cash instant ticket. The scratch-off enthusiast, who typically opts for lower-priced games, made a rare decision to try her luck with a higher-stakes ticket, leading to an extraordinary payoff.
The winner, who refers to herself as “New Beach House Owner,” discovered her luck at Sheetz #242 in Frederick, a location she frequents for gas and a favorite hot dog-soda combo. While waiting for her order, she chose to purchase the $30 instant ticket, a deviation from her usual selection of $5 and $10 games. The decision proved serendipitous when she uncovered the $2 million prize while still in the store, too overwhelmed to even collect her food order.
In a state of shock, with hands trembling, the winner immediately secured herself in her car and called her children to share the news. Skeptical at first, her son insisted on seeing the winning ticket to believe the incredible win.
The retiree, whose routine includes running errands and caring for family members, now looks forward to enjoying these activities with a view of the ocean from her soon-to-be-acquired beach property.
Sheetz #242, the retailer located at 1600 Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, also benefits from this win. The Lottery will award the store a $2,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning scratch-off.