Maryland Man Wins $100,000 in Scratch-off Game
FORESTVILLE, MD—A Forestville man, Kenneth Jones, experienced an emotional drive home as he uncovered a $100,000 prize from a 50X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Overwhelmed with joy, Jones and his friend shared tears of happiness during the ride. “We cried with joy, all right! When you see the prize, you can’t believe it,” Jones said.
Jones, a dedicated player of the 50X The Cash game, had won smaller amounts previously but this was his first major win. He purchased the winning ticket at Allview Liquors in Ellicott City. During the drive home, his friend, who was driving, watched as Jones scratched off a 10X symbol to reveal the $10,000 prize, which added up to the top prize of $100,000.
The retail nightshift manager and father of six plans to save most of his winnings, with some set aside to help friends and family. Allview Liquors, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning ticket.
The 50X The Cash scratch-offs launched in January, featuring ten $100,000 top prizes, with three still up for grabs. The game also offers unclaimed prizes ranging from $50,000 to $10. It is part of the X the Cash scratch-off family and includes a second-chance promotion with drawings in June and July, offering additional prizes of $50,000 and $75,000.
- Sandwich stop ends in surprise $50K lottery win in Maryland
CHESTERTOWN, MD — A casual lunch run turned into a $50,000 payday for one Eastern Shore man, thanks to a timely suggestion from his father and a helpful lottery clerk.
On April 30, the Kent County resident claimed a $50,000 second-tier prize from the Money Rush scratch-off game — the biggest win of his life. The lucky ticket was purchased at Suds-N-Soda, located at 1014 Washington Avenue in Chestertown.
Heading out for a midday meal, the man said his father, an avid lottery player, urged him to pick up a scratch-off. Though not a regular player, he decided to follow the advice. After buying a sandwich and drink, he asked the store clerk which game had been winning for others. The recommendation: Money Rush.
The $10 ticket was scratched later at home with family, where one match revealed the $50,000 prize. Stunned, he said he covered his mouth in disbelief while family members began celebrating around him.
Money Rush launched in July 2024 and still has five unclaimed $100,000 top prizes. Before this win, only four $50,000 prizes were available — now only three remain.
- Forest Hill grandma bags $50K on icy scratch-off
FOREST HILL, MD — A routine stop at a local Sunoco station turned into a $50,000 celebration for a Forest Hill woman who struck big on the Maryland Lottery’s new Ice scratch-off ticket.
The retired government worker purchased the winning ticket at the Forest Hill Sunoco located at 2019 Rock Springs Road. The $10 Ice game revealed five matching numbers, each worth $10,000, for a total top-tier prize of $50,000.
Unsure if what she saw was real, she had the ticket scanned by the cashier, who confirmed the win. Moments later, the gas station erupted in applause and congratulations, with the clerk hugging the stunned winner and others in the store joining in the celebration.
The winner said she plans to use the money to support her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and may use part of the prize to travel with her husband, to whom she has been married for several decades.
Ice is a recently launched Maryland Lottery scratch-off offering top prizes of up to $100,000. This win marks the first $50,000 prize claimed. Seven $50,000 prizes and five $100,000 prizes remain unclaimed as of May 2.
- Philly player pockets $798K in instant lottery win
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A single Fast Play ticket purchased at a neighborhood grocery store has delivered a massive $798,244 payday to one lucky player in Philadelphia.
The winning Deep Pockets ticket was sold at Mason Grocery, located at 353 Lyceum Avenue, on Thursday, May 1. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Deep Pockets is a $20 Fast Play game featuring progressive top prizes that start at $350,000 and increase with each ticket sold until the jackpot is hit. Unlike traditional scratch-offs, Fast Play tickets print on demand and deliver instant results without the need to wait for a drawing.
The identity of the ticket holder has not been released. Players who win top prizes are encouraged to sign the back of the ticket immediately and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable tax withholdings. Fast Play prizes must be claimed within one year of the ticket’s purchase date.
