Maryland Man Wins $100,000 in Scratch-off Game
FORESTVILLE, MD—A Forestville man, Kenneth Jones, experienced an emotional drive home as he uncovered a $100,000 prize from a 50X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Overwhelmed with joy, Jones and his friend shared tears of happiness during the ride. “We cried with joy, all right! When you see the prize, you can’t believe it,” Jones said.
Jones, a dedicated player of the 50X The Cash game, had won smaller amounts previously but this was his first major win. He purchased the winning ticket at Allview Liquors in Ellicott City. During the drive home, his friend, who was driving, watched as Jones scratched off a 10X symbol to reveal the $10,000 prize, which added up to the top prize of $100,000.
The retail nightshift manager and father of six plans to save most of his winnings, with some set aside to help friends and family. Allview Liquors, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning ticket.
The 50X The Cash scratch-offs launched in January, featuring ten $100,000 top prizes, with three still up for grabs. The game also offers unclaimed prizes ranging from $50,000 to $10. It is part of the X the Cash scratch-off family and includes a second-chance promotion with drawings in June and July, offering additional prizes of $50,000 and $75,000.
- Lottery confusion turns into $50K win for Carroll County player
Carroll County man wins $50K lottery prize on April Fool’s Day drawing
Baltimore, MD – A Carroll County man claimed a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize after initially doubting the result of his April Fool’s Day drawing ticket, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The winning ticket was purchased at Total Discount Liquors on Liberty Road in Eldersburg.
The player, a regular lottery participant whose previous largest win was $40, said he first thought there was an error when scanning his ticket at a retailer the day after the drawing. A message directed him to lottery headquarters, where a clerk confirmed the prize. “I didn’t believe it!” he said, recalling the moment he learned the value of the ticket.
He claimed the prize Monday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, accompanied by his wife. The couple said the winnings could help them move toward purchasing a home.
Winning ticket verified after confusion at retailer
The winner described feeling uncertain when the machine did not display a standard prize amount. After asking a clerk to check the ticket, the full value of the prize became clear.
Lottery officials confirmed the Eldersburg retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket, equal to 1% of the prize amount.
The Bonus Match 5 drawing took place April 1, with the winner coming forward to claim the prize several days later.
Key Points
- Carroll County man wins $50,000 in April 1 Bonus Match 5 drawing
- Winning ticket sold at Total Discount Liquors in Eldersburg
- Prize may be used toward future home purchase for winner and spouse
- Catonsville player cashes in $50K during jackpot night next door
A Maryland player scored a $50,000 Powerball win the same night a massive jackpot was claimed just across state lines in Delaware.
Baltimore County, MD – A third-tier Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Catonsville for Monday night’s drawing, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The winning ticket was purchased at Soda Pop Shop on Ingleside Avenue.
The April 6 drawing produced winning numbers 7, 24, 37, 42, 57, and a Powerball of 5. While the Maryland ticket matched enough numbers to secure a $50,000 prize, the jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Delaware with an estimated annuity value of $230.8 million.
In Maryland alone, more than 10,500 players won prizes in the drawing, with winnings ranging from $4 to $100.
Jackpot winner sold just across state lines
Lottery officials confirmed the Delaware jackpot carries a cash option of $104.9 million. The same drawing also produced a second-tier winner in Texas, where a ticket matched the first five numbers for a $1 million prize that doubled to $2 million with the Power Play multiplier.
“The Power Play multiplier for April 6 is X2,” officials said, highlighting how non-jackpot prizes can increase based on the add-on feature.
Multiple ways to play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Players can add the Power Play option for an additional $1 to multiply non-jackpot winnings, or Double Play for another $1 to enter a separate drawing held after the main event.
Powerball is played across 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering nine prize tiers ranging from small payouts to the jackpot.
Key Points
- $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Catonsville for April 6 drawing
- $230.8 million jackpot-winning ticket sold in Delaware
- Over 10,500 Maryland players won prizes in the same drawing
- Maryland man turns spare tips into $100K lottery win
Baltimore County driver wins $100K scratch-off using tip money strategy
Baltimore, MD – A Baltimore County man has claimed the first $100,000 top prize in Maryland Lottery’s new Scratch & Match game after purchasing a winning ticket with tip money, officials said Monday. The ticket was sold at Lansdowne Citgo on Hammonds Ferry Road in Halethorpe.
The winner initially believed he had won $50,000 after revealing an “autowin” on the ticket but later discovered a second $50,000 prize upon scratching the remaining portion. “I decided to scratch off the rest of the ticket for fun and saw there was another $50,000,” he said April 6 when claiming the prize.
The man, a delivery driver, said he typically uses tip money to play and avoids withdrawing personal funds for lottery purchases. He also noted a change in routine while scratching the ticket. “I had a lucky coin, but I lost it,” he said.
New scratch-off game still holds top prizes
The Scratch & Match game launched March 20 with nine top prizes of $100,000. Following this claim, eight top prizes remain unclaimed along with two $50,000 second-tier prizes and thousands of additional prizes ranging from $10 to $10,000.
Lottery officials confirmed the retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The winner said he plans to use the money to pay off his car and save the remaining funds.
Key Points
- Baltimore County man wins first $100K Scratch & Match top prize
- Winning ticket purchased at Lansdowne Citgo in Halethorpe
- Player used tip money and discovered two $50K prizes on one ticket