HUNTINGTOWN, MD — Tim Todd of Huntingtown has successfully transformed a $10,000 Mega Millions win into a remarkable $40,000 prize by opting for the Megaplier feature during the Sept. 3 drawing.
The 52-year-old electrician frequently adds the extra dollar to increase his potential winnings. “I do it all the time. It’s more money that you can win,” he noted.
While running errands, Todd decided to check his $15 quick-pick ticket. Upon scanning, he was met with an unexpected message: “Go to Lottery.” “I said, ‘This must be something good,’” he recalled.
Excited to learn his prize, he approached a store clerk who confirmed he had won $40,000. With plans to pay off bills, Todd is still contemplating how to spend the rest of his newfound wealth.
A dedicated Washington Commanders fan, Todd has a unique ticket-purchasing habit—folding his ticket in half and keeping it in his wallet for good luck. Despite his wife’s request to buy only one line per drawing, he typically purchases five. “I was happy when I won on the third line,” he said with a smile.
The winning ticket was bought at the Dunkirk Wawa located at 10245 Kirksville Lane in Calvert County.
