DEALE, MD – A Maryland Lottery regular from Anne Arundel County finally claimed what he called his first “brag-worthy” win, walking away with $50,000 from a Pick 5 drawing after four decades of playing.
He couldn’t believe it when the lottery results were in.
The longtime player visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on September 30 to collect his prize, which came from a $1 ticket purchased at Park’s Drive-In Liquors on East Bay Front Road in Deale. The winning numbers, 26212, were drawn from a variation of his ex-wife’s birthday.
“I’ve had some wins over the years, but nothing worth bragging about until now,” he said, describing the win as long overdue.
For more than 40 years, the Anne Arundel resident has played Lottery games using number combinations tied to family birthdays. This time, the strategy paid off with a top-tier Pick 5 prize. He told officials he has only shared the news with his children, promising them a “very good Christmas.”
The retailer also benefits, receiving a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
