CARROLL COUNTY, MD—A local truck driver has turned his passion for cars into a $50,000 windfall by using his Tesla’s license plate numbers to play the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. The Carroll County resident, who owns three vehicles, frequently uses their license plates as inspiration for his lottery bets.
The winning moment occurred just one week ago when he chose the numbers 56843—straight from his Tesla’s plate—for a $1 bet in both the midday and evening Pick 5 drawings. His visit to Liquor Barn at 520 East Baltimore Street in Taneytown, a place he regularly purchases lottery tickets, turned out to be particularly fortunate. After the midday drawing, he discovered he had won the $50,000 prize, leading to an exuberant celebration.
The winner, who plans to retire in July, intends to use his prize money to pay off bills and prepare for a comfortable retirement. His future plans include indulging in his hobbies, which include various home and garden projects.
Liquor Barn, where the winning ticket was purchased, will also benefit from the win, receiving a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the ticket. The win highlights the unique ways in which lottery players choose their numbers, with this particular victor finding success through his love of vehicles.
