PARKVILLE, MD — A quick stop after work turned into a life-changing moment for a Parkville supermarket employee who won $50,000 in the May 1 Bonus Match 5 drawing, Maryland Lottery officials confirmed.
Jennifer Iobbi, a longtime Lottery player, matched all five winning numbers on a $6 ticket she purchased after her shift. The winning numbers were 10, 20, 21, 24, and 26, with a Bonus Ball of 32. She scanned the ticket the following day using the Maryland Lottery app and was prompted to visit Lottery headquarters — a message that was confirmed again at a retailer.
After years of playing scratch-offs with occasional small wins, she decided in February to start trying Bonus Match 5. On May 5, Jennifer redeemed the winning ticket, accompanied by her father, who also regularly plays the Lottery and advised her to double-check the ticket.
The prize will help her pay off bills and invest in her daughter’s future. “I was surprised. I wanted to cry, scream, and dance — but I didn’t want to embarrass myself, so I just hugged my dad,” she said of her reaction.
Baltimore retailer earns bonus for selling winning ticket
Jennifer purchased the ticket at Shoppers Food, located at 5600 The Alameda in Baltimore. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
Bonus Match 5 is a nightly draw game in which players must match all five numbers on a single line to win the top prize of $50,000. An additional Bonus Ball increases the chances to win smaller prizes.
Players have 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim prizes, and winning tickets over $25,000 must be redeemed at a Lottery Customer Resource Center.
The Maryland Lottery continues to highlight winners like Jennifer and promotes responsible play while contributing to public programs through Lottery proceeds.