Baltimore man lands $30K Racetrax win just ahead of retirement
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore man preparing to retire in January secured a $30,226 boost to his finances this week after hitting big on the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game, just months before ending his career.
The winning ticket was purchased Wednesday at the Marriottsville Crown gas station on Liberty Road in Randallstown. The prize, claimed Thursday at Maryland Lottery headquarters, comes as the longtime player finalizes plans for his last day on the job set for January 15.
While already financially prepared, the man said the win helps ensure a smooth transition into retirement. He is planning to take a Caribbean cruise in November as a preview of the travel-filled lifestyle he expects to enjoy in his post-work years.
The Racetrax enthusiast has been a regular player of the virtual horse racing game, along with Pick 3 and Pick 4, for years. His interest in the game stems from earlier days betting on live races at Laurel Park before transitioning to the convenience of digital play. He has not visited a live track in over a decade.
Raised on principles of financial discipline, the winner credits long-term planning and smart saving as key to his early retirement. He is passing those same lessons on to his children, reinforcing habits that have served him well in building stability.
The gas station where the ticket was sold will receive a $302.26 bonus from the Maryland Lottery.
The winner plans to continue playing Racetrax and other games during retirement, with hopes that this recent payout may not be his last.
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Key Points
- Baltimore man wins $30,226 on Racetrax just ahead of planned January retirement
- Ticket was purchased at a Randallstown gas station, which earned a $302 bonus
- Winner plans to use prize to support retirement plans including upcoming travel