Pile of money
Pile of money.

Friend’s suggestion lands Potomac man $50,000 Maryland Lottery win

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August 1, 2025

POTOMAC, MD – A Potomac man landed a $50,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY ticket after following a friend’s recommendation to try his luck.

The Montgomery County resident bought the $5 Double Win ticket on May 19 at the Safeway located at 10104 River Road in Potomac. He said it took only one glance to see that his number 39 matched a winning number with the $50,000 prize underneath.

He claimed his prize Aug. 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The winner said he plans to use part of his windfall to visit his home country of Pakistan.

Safeway will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. As of Aug. 1, 13 of the original 20 top prizes for the Double Win game remain unsold.

Key Points

  • Potomac man won $50,000 on a $5 FAST PLAY Double Win ticket
  • He bought the ticket at a Safeway on River Road and claimed his prize Aug. 1
  • Winner plans to use part of the prize to visit his home country of Pakistan

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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