SILVER SPRING, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player is $50,000 richer after a scratch-off win — but instead of keeping the prize for himself, he says he’s giving most of it away to people he believes are in need.
Key Points
- Silver Spring man won $50,000 on a MONOPOLY™ X50 scratch-off ticket
- The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven on Rockville Pike
- Winner plans to give away most of his prize to others
One $10 decision turns into five-figure win
The lucky player bought the $10 MONOPOLY™ X50 ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 11421 Rockville Pike in Rockville while picking up two bottles of water. With $10 left in his pocket, he debated whether to buy one ticket or several smaller games — and chose to go all in on a single play.
Scratching it in-store, he noticed the number 11 matched a winning number and was stunned to see a $50,000 prize printed underneath. Initially doubting what he saw, he asked the store clerk to verify the ticket, which confirmed his windfall.
Prize inspires generosity over celebration
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore and revealed that he plans to give most of the money away. “I have a few people in mind to bless,” he said, noting his belief that it’s better to give than to receive.
The MONOPOLY™ X50 game still has five $50,000 prizes and five $100,000 top prizes unclaimed. The game is part of a MONOPOLY-themed series and includes a second-chance promotion through July.