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ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND – An Elkridge husband and wife are the latest winners in the Powerball lottery, claiming a $50,000 third-tier prize. The husband, nicknamed “Instructor,” has been a regular player of the Lottery, often participating in Powerball and Mega Millions despite his wife’s skepticism about the value of playing. This recent win has transformed their outlook on the Lottery.

The couple visited the Lottery headquarters on November 22 to claim their prize. While “Instructor” is more reserved in his excitement, his wife expressed great enthusiasm, remarking on her father’s passion for the Lottery and how pleased he would have been to see their win.

Regarding plans for the newfound fortune, the couple is still deciding, with the “Instructor’s” wife suggesting saving for retirement and a dream trip to Greece.

Their winning moment came unexpectedly. “Instructor” usually waits a week or more to check his tickets, but this time, he checked the day after the November 18 drawing at Lyndwood Exxon in Elkridge, where he usually buys his tickets. The win came as a pleasant surprise compared to the usual non-winning outcomes.

The couple has agreed to keep their win a secret, having not yet shared the news with anyone else. This significant win marks a joyous change in their perception of the Lottery and brings exciting possibilities for their future.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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