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BELTSVILLE, Md. — A quick stop for a drink turned into a $50,000 jackpot for a Lanham man who played the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Lightning Cash game after work last Friday.

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Prince George’s County man wins $50,000 FAST PLAY top prize
Winning ticket bought at 7-Eleven on Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville
Player plans to invest prize money after emotional win

The winner, a roofing specialist, was wrapping up his shift when he visited the 7-Eleven at 11350 Baltimore Avenue. While inside, he picked up a few FAST PLAY Lightning Cash tickets. After scanning them, one displayed a congratulatory message for a $50,000 prize.

He said he was speechless and handed the ticket to the cashier for confirmation. The ticket revealed 22 lightning bolts — enough to secure the game’s top payout.

Shock turns to celebration after scanner reveals top prize

The man raced home to share the news with his parents, who were overjoyed. His father accompanied him to Lottery headquarters earlier this week, where the prize was officially claimed.

He told officials he intends to invest the money.

Retailer earns bonus for selling winning ticket

The 7-Eleven store will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.

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