Baltimore 91-year-old wins $50k lottery prize, plans community donations
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Baltimore 91-year-old wins $50K lottery prize, plans community donations

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April 2, 2026
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Decades-long Maryland Lottery player hits biggest win with scratch-off ticket

BALTIMORE, Md. – A 91-year-old Baltimore woman who has spent decades playing Maryland Lottery scratch-offs is celebrating her largest win yet after claiming a $50,000 prize and outlining plans to give back to her community.

The longtime player claimed her winnings Monday after purchasing a $5 Money Maker scratch-off ticket at a Shell station on Liberty Road, according to Maryland Lottery officials.

She said the win came as a surprise during a routine outing with her niece, when she picked up several tickets to play over the course of the week.

“This is definitely my biggest win,” the woman said.

Surprise win confirmed at home

After returning home, the woman scratched the ticket and was initially unsure of what she was seeing.

Lottery officials said she was “stunned” upon revealing the $50,000 prize and asked her niece to double-check the ticket to confirm the result.

Key Points

  • 91-year-old Baltimore woman won $50,000 on Money Maker scratch-off
  • Ticket purchased at Shell station on Liberty Road
  • Winner plans to donate to church and help family members

Plans to give back and keep playing

The winner, who has played Maryland Lottery games since its early years, told officials she has no specific strategy when purchasing tickets and plays primarily for enjoyment.

She plans to use her winnings to support her church and assist family members financially.

The winning ticket was sold at the Shell station located at 7001 Liberty Road in Baltimore. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the top-prize-winning ticket.

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