BOWIE, Md. — A Prince George’s County man walked away with $61,155.30 after trying the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game for the first time, calling the win “beginner’s luck.”
The casual lottery player made the wager at the 7-Eleven located at 15700 Mount Oak Road in Bowie on July 3, selecting long-shot horses 9, 10, 11, and 12 in a 10-cent superfecta box — a type of bet that pays out if all four selected horses finish in the top four spots, in any order.
The unlikely combination hit with a finish of 9, 12, 10, and 11, landing him the high-dollar payout thanks to the long odds and corresponding high return.
“I never dreamed I’d be that one,” he said when claiming his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on July 16.
Initially met with disbelief from his wife, she changed her tune after seeing the ticket, responding with a hug. The couple, who typically play jackpot games like Powerball and Mega Millions only when the stakes rise, is now considering using the winnings for a backyard play set for their grandchildren.
Asked if he plans to play Racetrax again, he replied, “Yes, without a doubt.”