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Lottery winning jackpot, money.

Hyattsville woman wins $100K lottery prize en route to local bingo gameA routine stop for scratch-offs turns into a six-figure surprise in Riverdale.

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April 10, 2026

BALTIMORE, MD – A Hyattsville woman’s trip to a neighborhood bingo game took an unexpected turn this week when a quick stop for Maryland Lottery tickets led to a $100,000 windfall. The player, identified only as Cheryl, realized her win while seated at the firehall, turning a casual outing into one of the biggest moments of her long-running lottery habit.

Cheryl purchased the winning $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off at Town Center Market, located at 4705 Queensbury Road in Riverdale, before heading to bingo nearby. During a break in the game, she scratched her tickets and discovered she had secured a six-figure prize, far surpassing any bingo payout she expected that night.

A history of lottery wins

Cheryl is no stranger to lottery success. She previously won $50,000 in August 2012 on the Bonus Match 5 daily drawing game, marking her second major prize with the Maryland Lottery. Reflecting on her years of playing, she said the appeal has always been simple: “it’s just exciting.”

She claimed her latest $100,000 prize Tuesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, where she spoke briefly about her experience and plans following the win. Cheryl said she intends to use the money for home renovations, travel, and paying off bills.

The $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off, which costs $50 per ticket, launched in February and initially offered three top prizes of $5 million. As of Wednesday, two of those top prizes have already been claimed. The game also began with nine second-tier prizes worth $100,000, and Cheryl’s win leaves three of those still unclaimed.

Remaining prizes and odds

Lottery officials report that several other high-value prizes remain available in the game, including four $50,000 prizes and 41 prizes valued at $10,000. Thousands of additional prizes ranging from $50 to $5,000 are also still in circulation.

Cheryl’s winning ticket adds to a growing list of notable payouts tied to the $5,000,000 Fortune game, which continues to draw players with its high top prize and remaining inventory of large awards.

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