Grandma hits $50k lottery prize, says her grandkids are in for a surprise
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Grandma Hits $50K Lottery Prize, Says Her Grandkids Are in for a Surprise

A White Marsh grandmother turned a $20 Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off into a $50,000 payday — and her grandchildren will share in the fun.
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September 2, 2026

WHITE MARSH, MD. – A White Marsh grandmother scored a $50,000 Maryland Lottery win on a $20 Scratch-Off, and she already knows some of the money will bring surprises for her grandchildren.

The woman won the prize playing Triple Red 777s, according to the Maryland Lottery. She purchased the winning ticket at Hamilton Park Liquors, located at 2323 E. Northern Parkway in Baltimore.

Accompanied by family members, the grandmother claimed her $50,000 prize Monday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. She had previously won small amounts playing Scratch-Offs, but this ticket was different: “This is a big one,” she said.

Key Points

  • A White Marsh grandmother won $50,000 playing the $20 Triple Red 777s Scratch-Off.
  • Hamilton Park Liquors at 2323 E. Northern Parkway in Baltimore sold the winning ticket.
  • She has no major plans for the money but said her grandchildren will receive some surprises.

$20 Scratch-Off Delivers $50K Surprise

The winner described herself as an occasional Scratch-Off player who had collected prizes of a few dollars in the past.

Her luck changed dramatically when she scratched the Triple Red 777s ticket and discovered a $50,000 prize.

The grandmother did not outline any major purchases or other plans for the windfall when she visited Lottery headquarters. She did, however, indicate that her grandchildren stand to benefit from the unexpected payday.

Family members accompanied her when she claimed the prize Aug. 31.

More Big Triple Red 777s Prizes Remain

Triple Red 777s costs $20 per ticket and carries a $1 million top prize.

According to the Maryland Lottery, three $1 million top prizes remain unclaimed. The White Marsh woman’s ticket was the third of six $50,000 prizes claimed, leaving three more prizes at that level.

Another 39 prizes worth $10,000 each also remain in the game.

How much did the White Marsh grandmother win?
She won $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery Triple Red 777s Scratch-Off.

Where was the $50,000 winning ticket sold?
Hamilton Park Liquors at 2323 E. Northern Parkway in Baltimore sold the winning ticket.

Are any $1 million Triple Red 777s prizes still available?
Yes. The Maryland Lottery said three $1 million top prizes remained unclaimed when it announced the White Marsh woman’s win.

Sources: Maryland Lottery winner story, Sept. 1, 2026.

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