Baltimore, MD A Baltimore man will retire in 2026 thanks to a $30,226 win on the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game. He claimed his winnings on Thursday after purchasing his winning ticket at the Marriottsville Crown gas station in Randallstown.
His last day of work will be January 15. He plans to take a Caribbean cruise in November before his retirement begins.
He expressed that the Racetrax winnings will help ensure his finances are in order for the transition ahead. He aims to stay active with travel and activities post-retirement.
He credited his parents for teaching him the importance of saving. The winner, a long-time player of Racetrax, previously attended horse races in Laurel but has not visited a track in 15 years.
He expressed his intention to continue playing Racetrax, hinting at a potential return to the lottery office soon. The gas station that sold the ticket will receive a bonus of $302.26 from the win.
