PERRY HALL, Md. — A Baltimore County man discovered a $50,000 Powerball prize months after randomly selecting his winning ticket from a bucket filled with entries during a group lottery play in late September.
The winner, part of a group that decided to try Powerball for the first time, participated in a unique ticket-picking ritual on September 28, when the jackpot had climbed to an estimated $243 million. The group purchased 50 quick-pick tickets, placed them in a bucket, and took turns selecting. One ticket, pulled by the Perry Hall resident, held the third-tier prize for matching four white balls and the Powerball number.
Unaware of his fortune, the man forgot about the ticket until December, when a conversation with a friend reminded him to check the numbers. “Four of the white balls and the Powerball matched,” he recalled, still stunned by the discovery. “And then, I saw how much it was worth and couldn’t believe it.”
He shared the news with his wife, who reacted with a mix of emotions. “She was happy and angry because she’s not a fan of Lottery play,” the winner said. After claiming his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters this week, he shared plans to deposit the money in the bank while deciding on its use.
The tickets were purchased at Nottingham Royal Farms on Nottingham Drive in Baltimore County. While the Powerball jackpot has since been claimed by a New York player, this win remains a memorable outcome for the local group.