Maryland woman thought she won $100 before discovering $50K jackpot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A retired Maryland banker planning a summer trip to Europe got an unexpected financial boost after learning a Powerball ticket she thought was worth $100 had actually scored a $50,000 prize.
The Annapolis woman matched four white balls and the Powerball in the May 6 drawing to win the third-tier Powerball prize, according to the Maryland Lottery.
The longtime player initially believed she had matched only three numbers plus the Powerball and expected a small payout.
When she brought the ticket to a store clerk for verification, she discovered the ticket was actually worth $50,000.
Lottery officials said the Anne Arundel County resident has been playing the same Quick Pick Powerball numbers for years after receiving them on a previous ticket purchase.
Despite narrowly missing a larger prize, the winner told lottery officials she still plans to continue using the same numbers in future drawings.
The woman said she plans to use the winnings to visit family in Europe this summer.
The winning ticket was purchased at Dash In, located at 2575 Riva Road in Annapolis.
Lottery officials noted the same store previously sold a $100,000 winning Powerball ticket to a Tennessee player during the Dec. 24 drawing.
Key Points
• An Annapolis woman won $50,000 in the May 6 Powerball drawing
• The winner initially believed her ticket was worth only $100
• The Maryland woman plans to use the prize money for a Europe trip
