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Retired Amtrak worker from Middle River wins $100000 in Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle

Middle River, MD — A retired Amtrak employee from Baltimore County was stunned to learn that a Maryland Lottery ticket he almost didn’t buy ended up winning him $100,000 in the Holiday Raffle.

The longtime lottery player, who typically plays daily games like Pick 3 and Pick 5, purchased the $20 raffle ticket at Eddie B’s Market, located at 1006 Wilson Point Road in Middle River. It was one of only ten tickets drawn statewide for a six-figure prize on January 2.

The winner had previously claimed several notable prizes in Pick games but said this win brought a different level of excitement. After scanning his ticket and confirming the results, he knew the win was real.

He plans to use the money to support his family and donate to a charitable cause.

The Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle ran from November 3 through January 1, with a total of 237,206 sequentially numbered tickets sold across the state. In addition to the $1 million top prize and ten $100,000 winners, thousands of lower-tier prizes ranging from $50 to $500 were also awarded.

Winners have 182 days from the drawing date of January 2 to claim their prizes. A full list of winning numbers is available on the Maryland Lottery’s website.

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Key Points

A retired Amtrak worker from Middle River won $100,000 in the Holiday Raffle
The ticket was purchased at Eddie B’s Market on Wilson Point Road
He plans to share the winnings with family and a favorite charity

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