Forgotten ticket turns into $50K Powerball win for Baltimore man
Baltimore, MD — A routine Powerball purchase turned into a $50,000 win after a Baltimore man discovered his ticket had been sitting unchecked in his home for nearly two weeks.
The retired facilities manager matched four of the first five numbers plus the Powerball in a recent drawing, missing the jackpot by one number.
The ticket was purchased at Dollar Plus on South Broadway after the man asked a friend to buy it using a play slip. According to lottery officials, the ticket was crumpled before being flattened and left on a countertop.
The winner said he did not initially realize the ticket was a winner until he checked it days later.
He claimed the $50,000 prize April 28 at Maryland Lottery headquarters.
The man said he plans to use the winnings for home window replacements, car repairs, and personal expenses.
Lottery officials confirmed the prize is awarded for matching four white balls and the Powerball.
Key Points
- Baltimore man wins $50,000 in Powerball drawing
- Ticket went unchecked for nearly two weeks
- Winner plans home repairs and personal expenses
