Gaithersburg man wins $50K Powerball prize with eye on $700M jackpot
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Montgomery County man says he is thrilled with his recent $50,000 Powerball win but is already setting his sights on the record-breaking jackpot still up for grabs.
The auto industry worker claimed his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on August 20, four days after purchasing the winning ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 6848 Olney–Laytonsville Road. He bought the ticket on August 16 when he noticed the Powerball jackpot had surpassed $600 million.
The player admitted he set the ticket aside for nearly two days before checking the results, only to discover it matched enough numbers for a third-tier $50,000 win. His biggest win prior to this was $20.
The Gaithersburg resident said he will use the money to upgrade an upcoming family trip, while still holding out hope for a chance at the $700 million jackpot in the August 23 drawing.
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Key Points
- A Gaithersburg man won $50,000 in the August 16 Powerball drawing
- The ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven on Olney–Laytonsville Road
- He plans to use the winnings for a family trip and continue playing for the $700 million jackpot
