Glen Burnie, MD – A routine purchase turned into a life-changing moment for a Glen Burnie housekeeper and her boyfriend, who claimed a $50,000 top prize from a Holiday Cash scratch-off ticket at Maryland Lottery headquarters on Tuesday.
The couple, who hail from Anne Arundel County, were still in disbelief over their win, which is their largest to date. The winning moment occurred a day prior, with the woman recalling her initial reaction. “I just kept saying, ‘No,’” she said, unable to believe their stroke of luck. Her boyfriend, the purchaser of the ticket from a local Glen Burnie retailer, struggled to convince her of their newfound fortune.
This unexpected win marked a departure from the couple’s usual interactions regarding lottery tickets. The woman, typically skeptical of lottery purchases, had recently relented, asking her boyfriend to include her in his lottery endeavors.
Her skepticism was finally overcome by the confirmation of their win on her boyfriend’s smartphone lottery app. Overjoyed, the lucky winner expressed her happiness about the turn of events.
The stroke of luck also extends to Check Cash Depot #026, the retailer responsible for selling the winning ticket. Located at 7560 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, the store will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.
The win has brought a wave of joy and excitement to the couple, who are now reaping the benefits of an unexpected lottery triumph.