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BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore County resident has claimed a $50,000 prize from the Powerball drawing on March 27, with plans to use his winnings to pay off his home mortgage. The retiree, who waits for the Powerball jackpot to grow before playing, bought his winning ticket at Chase Plaza Liquors on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore.

The win came to light the day after the drawing when his wife, after scanning the ticket at the purchasing location, discovered they had won the third-tier prize. The win was confirmed by both the Lottery vending machine and countertop scanner at Chase Plaza Liquors, revealing their $50,000 prize for matching four white balls and the Powerball.

With no extensive plans for the windfall other than to pay off their mortgage, the couple views the prize as a significant financial boon. The Powerball jackpot, which has not been won in 39 drawings, currently stands at an estimated $1.09 billion for the next draw, promising even bigger potential wins for lottery participants.

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