Baltimore's bonus match 5 king wins $50k — courtesy of Maryland Lottery

Baltimore, Maryland – In Baltimore, a man who has crowned himself the “Bonus Match 5 King” is celebrating a regal victory with a $50,000 top-prize win from the Valentine’s Day lottery drawing. At 66 years old, the retired architect and avid lottery player has turned his strategy of playing birth dates into a significant win, previously securing a $5,000 Pick 4 prize with the same method.

His latest triumph came with a ticket purchased at Rosedale Shell, located at 7514 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore. The win was so exhilarating that it momentarily overcame his visual impairment, allowing him to “see” his success. While his wife’s reaction was more subdued, the “Bonus Match 5 King” plans to use his winnings for home improvements, jestingly referring to it as fixing up his “castle.”

The lucky retailer, Rosedale Shell, will also enjoy a piece of the royalty with a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. This marks the seventh top-prize winning ticket sold in the Bonus Match 5 game in 2024, continuing the streak of luck for Maryland Lottery players.

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