Edgewood retail manager turns $10 ticket into $100K scratch-off win
Edgewood, MD – A quiet breakfast after an overnight shift turned into a six-figure surprise when an Edgewood gas station manager parlayed a small FAST PLAY win into a $100,000 Crossword scratch-off prize.
The chain of events unfolded at the Amoco BP station on Pulaski Highway, where the retailer manager stopped in to cash a FAST PLAY ticket worth $10. Instead of pocketing the cash, he used it to buy a $10 $100,000 Crossword scratch-off ticket before sitting down to eat and unwind after work.
As he scratched the ticket, word after word began to line up. By the time the tenth matching word appeared, the outcome no longer felt random. The growing number of matches signaled something larger, and the confirmation soon followed that the ticket carried a $100,000 top prize.
The 20-year retail manager claimed the prize on Thursday and said he plans to place the money in the bank. No major purchases or celebrations were planned.
The Amoco BP location at 2201 Pulaski Highway will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The $100,000 Crossword scratch-off game debuted in August with nine top prizes available statewide.
Key Points
- Edgewood manager won $100,000 after reinvesting a $10 prize
- Winning ticket purchased at Amoco BP on Pulaski Highway
- Retailer receives a $1,000 bonus for selling the ticket
A $10 decision at the end of a long shift turned into a $10