Prince George’s County man forgets ticket then wins $1 million in Powerball Double Play
Landover, MD – A retired Prince George’s County man turned forgetfulness into fortune after unknowingly buying the same Powerball Double Play numbers twice and winning a combined $1 million.
The man, who used the nickname Proud Granddad, bought a ticket on August 18 to cover three drawings with the Double Play option. That ticket matched five numbers in the August 20 Double Play drawing, earning $500,000.
When he returned from an out-of-state trip, he discovered he had already purchased the same numbers on August 12 with the Double Play add-on. That second ticket also won $500,000, bringing his total winnings to $1 million.
The winning numbers he used were based on family birth years. Both winning tickets were sold at different retailers: Landover Hills Exxon on Annapolis Road in Landover and A-1 Laundromat on Riverdale Road in Riverdale. Each store will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery.
The retiree said he and his wife plan to use the prize money to help their children and grandchildren.
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The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $815 million for the August 27 drawing, with a cash option of $376.9 million.
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Key Points
- Prince George’s County man bought two identical Powerball Double Play tickets and won $1 million
- Both tickets matched five numbers in the August 20 Double Play drawing, earning $500,000 each
- Winning tickets were purchased at Landover Hills Exxon and A-1 Laundromat, both receiving $1,000 retailer bonuses