Baltimore truck driver scores $50k pick 5 windfall post-birthday — Courtesyof Maryland Lottery

BALTIMORE, MD – A truck driver from Baltimore City experienced the ultimate belated birthday present, winning a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. The win shocked the player, who had been loyally playing his special numbers, 82484, as a $1 straight bet for some time. His persistence paid off spectacularly in the January 26 midday drawing.

Known by the nickname “Jay,” the lucky winner is a regular participant in the Lottery’s Pick games. His routine purchase at Milford Liquors, located at 8100 Liberty Road in Baltimore, led to the unexpected but much-appreciated jackpot. It wasn’t until the day after the draw that Jay realized his good fortune.

Upon checking the Lottery’s website the next morning, Jay was taken aback to find his numbers had hit. “I thought I’d win on Pick 3 or maybe Pick 4, but I never thought I would win on Pick 5,” he recounted, still in disbelief over his significant win.

Jay’s plans for his windfall are modest but meaningful. Beyond claiming his prize, he expressed a desire to share part of his winnings with his daughter, highlighting the win as a belated yet perfect birthday gift to himself.

Milford Liquors, the retailer that sold the winning ticket, will also enjoy a piece of the luck, receiving a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. This win underscores the unpredictable joy of Lottery games and the life-changing surprises they can bring to routine purchases.

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