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From produce aisle to $1 million Powerball payday in Maryland

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June 16, 2025

PARKVILLE, Md. — A quick trip to buy fruit turned into a $1 million payday for a Baltimore man who purchased a winning Powerball ticket earlier this month, Maryland Lottery officials said Monday.

The man visited the Safeway store at 8858 Waltham Woods Road in Parkville on June 2. After finishing his shopping, he initially passed on buying lottery tickets but changed his mind after overhearing someone mention Powerball near the exit. He returned to the kiosk and purchased five Cash4Life tickets, one Mega Millions ticket, and two Powerball tickets.

Days later, while at a friend’s house, he learned that a winning Powerball ticket had been sold at that same Safeway location. He went home to check his tickets and discovered he had matched all five white balls on one of his Powerball tickets, making him a $1 million second-tier prize winner.

He shared the news with his mother after confirming the win. According to officials, he enjoys exercising and playing basketball in his spare time.

Safeway earns retailer bonus for selling winning ticket

The Safeway store where the ticket was purchased will receive a $2,500 retailer bonus. This marks the second $1 million second-tier Powerball win claimed in Maryland this year. The other was claimed on June 11 by a Baltimore County grandfather who bought his ticket in Catonsville.

Chris Quigley

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.

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