Howard county college student strikes gold with $50k lottery win
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Howard County college student strikes gold with $50K lottery win

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February 28, 2025

ELKRIDGE, MD — A college student from Howard County is celebrating a $50,000 lottery win after making a spontaneous decision to play the Gold Rush 777 scratch-off game.

The Information Technology major stopped at Arundel Mills Exxon in Hanover, a location he frequently passes, and decided to try his luck. While still inside the store, he scratched his ticket and noticed several matching numbers. After double-checking his win and having the store clerk confirm it, he realized he had hit a $50,000 prize.

The winner, who has chosen to keep his windfall private, enjoys basketball, good food, and spending time with family.

The Gold Rush 777 scratch-off game launched in May 2024 and still has more than 300,000 prizes remaining, including two $1 million top prizes and two additional $50,000 prizes.

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.

As a member of the Shore News Network editorial team, Quigley works closely with public officials, community leaders, first responders, and local organizations to provide factual coverage of breaking news, municipal government, public policy, and events affecting New Jersey residents. Her work highlights both major developments and the local stories that shape communities across the state.

Quigley is committed to responsible journalism, emphasizing accuracy, source verification, and transparency in every story she reports. She strives to present information in a clear and accessible manner, helping readers better understand the issues, decisions, and events that impact their daily lives.

Through her work at Shore News Network, Chris Quigley contributes to the organization's mission of providing trusted local news coverage, accountability reporting, and community-focused journalism throughout New Jersey.

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

Experience and interests: Criminal Justice, Business, Animal Care, Entertainment, Lottery News, Local News

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