Havre de Grace, MD — A local couple is set to transition from semi-retirement to full retirement after winning $500,000 in a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game. The winner claimed the prize on November 26 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.
He referred to the win as a “game changer” and expressed excitement about having more leisure time. Although he plans to enjoy his newfound wealth, he indicated that staying busy would still be a priority.
The winning ticket was a $20 Gifts of Green scratch-off. The couple had also recently won $20,000 on a Ravens scratch-off ticket last month.
The lucky winner intends to share his winnings with family members and is considering a vacation, possibly to Italy. He noted that while he has played scratch-offs for years, these recent wins are the largest he has ever achieved.
Previously, his biggest wins were around $1,000. He plans to continue playing but likely less frequently.
Post Road Liquors in Havre de Grace will also benefit as the store receives a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The Gifts of Green game has been on sale since October 17 and started with seven top $500,000 prizes. Following this win, only six of those prizes remain unclaimed. The game also features six unclaimed $25,000 prizes and numerous other prizes ranging from $20 to $5,000.
