Talk about family coming through! A Southern Maryland great-grandmother just hit the jackpot—literally—thanks to some serious birthday magic. She’s had her fair share of wins before, both in Maryland and New York, by playing family members’ birthdays and anniversaries, but this time was different. We’re talking a massive $100,000 difference!
On August 30, her relative stopped by Lee’s Market in Indian Head to grab a couple of Pick 5 tickets—two for her, two for himself. The great-grandma, being the sentimental genius she is, chose a date that holds special meaning for one of her family members. She picked 82869 for both the midday and evening drawings, betting $1 straight on each.
When the numbers rolled in for the midday drawing, it was jackpot city! Not once, but TWICE, she won $50,000. That’s right—two tickets, two $50K wins, and a very excited relative who had to double-check everything just to make sure it was real. He scanned those tickets like a pro, with both the vending machine and countertop ticket checker flashing the glorious “Congratulations! $50,000 Winner!” message. Cue the happy dance!
Now, with $100,000 in her pocket, this anonymous winner is dreaming big. First on the list? A well-deserved family vacation. After that, she’s putting some serious thought into home remodeling—because when life hands you lottery wins, you might as well upgrade the place! Anything left over? Straight to the bank for safe-keeping.
Meanwhile, Lee’s Market is getting a little love too, pocketing a $500 bonus for each winning ticket. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Who knew that playing with family dates could pay off so big? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to call my relatives and get their birthday lists stat!