A Howard County man walked away with a $50,000 windfall after taking his mother’s advice to try his luck with the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5.
The Columbia resident, who rarely plays, stopped for gas at the Timonium Exxon on July 23 when he remembered his mom’s encouragement and decided to buy a single $6 quick pick ticket. The next day, he checked the Maryland Lottery website and was shocked to see his numbers match.
Unsure at first if he had really won, he called his mother to confirm, and she assured him the ticket was worth the full $50,000 prize.
The winner claimed the prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Thursday. He said part of the money will go toward paying medical bills and a down payment on a house. He also plans to treat his mother to a celebration for convincing him to play.
Key Points
- A Columbia man won $50,000 on a Bonus Match 5 ticket after his mother urged him to play
- He purchased the winning ticket at the Timonium Exxon on July 23
- The winner plans to use the prize money to pay bills and buy a home
A quick stop for gas and motherly advice turned into a $50,000 payday for one lucky Marylander.
