CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. — A quick pit stop on the way home from work turned into a $30,734 surprise for a Virginia man who won big playing the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game.
Key Points
- Virginia man won $30,734 on April 6 with a $1 Trifecta Racetrax ticket
- Ticket was purchased at CD Liquors in Capitol Heights, Maryland
- Winner initially forgot about the ticket, discovered prize later that night
Ticket tucked away turns into five-figure win
The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at CD Liquors, located at 4945 Marlboro Pike. He selected a $1 Trifecta bet on horses 10, 11, and 12, playing it across 20 races. In a rush to get home, he put the ticket in his pocket and didn’t think about it again until later that night.
Upon discovering it while emptying his pockets, the winner used the Maryland Lottery app to scan the ticket and was stunned to learn he’d won over $30,000.
Retailer earns bonus as player stays quiet
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The Capitol Heights retailer that sold the winning ticket will receive a bonus of $307.34, equal to one percent of the prize. The winner has told only his brother about the windfall and said he plans to save most of the money while keeping a low profile.