SILVER SPRING, MD – A Takoma Park man, who is no stranger to winning multiple Lottery second-chance prizes, decided to try his luck with a $5 Corvette® Cash scratch-off. Little did he know that luck would shine upon him, as he drove away from the Silver Spring Lottery retailer with a $50,000 top-prize winning scratch-off in hand!
Preferring to stay anonymous, the 73-year-old player, who is a fan of cartoons, chose the nickname “Elmer Fudd” to share the story of his extraordinary win. While running errands, he made a stop at Hillandale Beer & Wine in Silver Spring to buy beer, and that’s when he spotted the Corvette Cash scratch-off. The game offers a second-chance promotion with prizes of up to $150,000, tempting enough to give it a shot.
With previous experience winning second-chance prizes in Lottery promotions, “Elmer Fudd” was aware of the game’s potential and decided to add the scratch-off to his purchases. Returning home, he scratched the ticket, not expecting anything more than a modest win. However, to his utter disbelief, he discovered that he had won the $50,000 top prize. He described the moment as surreal, thinking his eyes were playing tricks on him.
Filled with excitement, “Elmer Fudd” hurried to a nearby store to scan the ticket and verify his win. Confirming his Lottery luck, he carefully placed the winning ticket in a safe spot at home.
When asked about his plans for the newfound fortune, “Elmer Fudd” admitted he was still in disbelief and had no concrete plans yet. However, he expressed his intention to donate most of his winnings to charity, saying, “When I’m blessed, I bless others.” He also considered investing in himself, possibly starting a small business.
Alongside “Elmer Fudd’s” amazing win, Hillandale Beer & Wine, located at 10117 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, also shares in the celebration as the retailer of the $50,000 top-prize winning scratch-off, earning a well-deserved $500 bonus from the Lottery.