For a Baltimore government worker, Powerball ticket purchases have become a Friday tradition, symbolizing the end of the workweek and the hope of winning big. This routine paid off on February 12 when he won a $50,000 third-tier prize from a ticket bought at Jack’s Fine Food. Selecting numbers based on family birthdays and a quick-pick line, he nearly hit the $270 million jackpot, missing by just one number.
The worker’s name was not released by state lottery officials.
This win was kept close to his chest until he could securely claim his prize, planning to allocate the winnings towards his son’s college tuition. With the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots climbing, the community’s excitement builds, offering more opportunities for potential winners like this dedicated player, highlighting the life-changing possibilities that come with each draw.