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Maryland Lottery frenzy erupts with $5 million jackpot and huge payouts

BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Lottery players racked up millions in prizes over the past week, led by a life-changing $5 million scratch-off jackpot sold in Prince George’s County and a $1 million winner in Montgomery County.

Lottery officials said more than $35.2 million in prizes were paid out statewide between May 4 and May 10, including 24 winning tickets worth at least $10K.

The biggest prize came from a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on Sheriff Road in Hyattsville.

Just behind it was a $1 million winning 100X the Cash scratch-off ticket sold at another 7-Eleven on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring.

A Washington County player also captured attention after spinning The Big Spin Wheel at lottery headquarters in Baltimore and walking away with a $140K prize.

Two additional scratch-off tickets delivered $100K payouts in Pikesville and North East.

Meanwhile, Bonus Match 5 produced a streak of winners after three straight drawings on May 6, May 7 and May 8 each generated a $50K top prize ticket sold in Dunkirk, North Beach and Silver Spring.

Other notable prizes included multiple $50K scratch-off wins in Gaithersburg and Rockville, several $25K Pick 5 payouts and Powerball tickets worth $50K sold in Annapolis and North Beach.

Lottery officials reminded players to sign winning tickets immediately and store them safely.

Prizes above $25K must be claimed at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore by appointment.

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Key Points

• Maryland Lottery paid out more than $35.2 million in one week
• Hyattsville player claimed massive $5 million scratch-off jackpot
• Bonus Match 5 produced three straight $50K winners across Maryland

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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.

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