Lottery winner - a big pile of money,
Lottery Winner - A big pile of money.

Grocery run turns into $50K jackpot for Maryland woman

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January 14, 2026

Prince Frederick woman hits $50K jackpot on JURASSIC PARK scratch-off while grocery shopping

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – A routine grocery run turned into a massive payday for a Calvert County woman who scratched her way to a $50,000 top prize on a JURASSIC PARK-themed Maryland Lottery ticket.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Giant grocery store located at 655 Solomon’s Island Road North in Prince Frederick. The Prince Frederick resident, an elementary school teacher, was checking out her groceries when she stopped at the in-store Lottery vending machine to grab a few scratch-offs. Rather than play the full game, she used the prize check code and scanned each ticket one at a time.

One of the tickets immediately triggered a message instructing her to “see cashier,” a signal often associated with significant wins. She was informed on the spot that her ticket was worth $50,000.

After confirming the prize, she ran outside to her brother waiting in the car. The pair re-entered the store to scan the ticket several more times for reassurance. The woman later secured the ticket at home before claiming the prize on January 12 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

She stated her plans include using the money to pay down debt and remodel her home. The Giant store where the ticket was sold will also receive a $500 retailer bonus.

The JURASSIC PARK scratch-off game still has two remaining $50,000 top prizes available, along with three $5,000 prizes and many smaller cash awards ranging from $5 to $1,000.

Key Points

  • Prince Frederick woman won $50,000 on JURASSIC PARK scratch-off at local Giant
  • She scanned the prize check code and received a “see cashier” message
  • Plans include home remodeling and paying off debt; two top prizes remain

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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