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.
- $1.5 million winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County
Lucky Scratch-Off worth $1.5 million sold at Giant Eagle in Allegheny Township
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Someone in Westmoreland County is holding a ticket worth $1.5 million after a Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off sold at a Giant Eagle turned into one of the game’s top prizes.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday that a $1.5 million-winning $1,500,000 Super Star Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Giant Eagle, 41 Towne Center Drive, Allegheny Township, in Westmoreland County.
The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The $1,500,000 Super Star Scratch-Off is a $30 game that offers top prizes of $1.5 million.
Lottery officials have not released any information about the winner, and it is unknown whether the prize has been claimed.
The Pennsylvania Lottery reminded players that Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s official end-sale date. Winners are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket immediately and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery to begin the claims process.
Lottery officials also noted that winning Scratch-Off tickets are distributed at random, meaning neither the Lottery nor retailers know where winning tickets will be sold until a prize is claimed.
All Pennsylvania Lottery prizes exceeding $5,000 are subject to applicable tax withholding.
Key Points
- A $1.5 million Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket was sold in Westmoreland County.
- The winning ticket was sold at Giant Eagle in Allegheny Township.
- The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
- Massive $353K online Lottery prize won in Pennsylvania
Winning $eas the Day prize tops $353,000 through Pennsylvania Lottery online game
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Allegheny County is celebrating a life-changing online jackpot after winning more than $353,000 playing the online game $eas the Day.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday that the player won $353,278.25 through the online game.
The winning ticket was purchased online by a player located in Allegheny County.
$eas the Day is a connect-style online game that contributes to the Infinite Jackpot, which starts at $100,000. The game includes opportunities to reveal a Mega Catch symbol that can create or increase a prize and multiply winnings by up to 10 times. Players also have chances to unlock five free games and activate a bonus game.
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers its online games through computers, tablets and mobile devices. Eligible players can also purchase Powerball, Mega Millions, Treasure Hunt, Match 6 Lotto and PICK game tickets online through the Pennsylvania Lottery website and the Lottery’s official mobile app.
Lottery officials did not release additional information about the winner.
Key Points
- An Allegheny County player won a $353,278.25 Pennsylvania Lottery online prize.
- The jackpot-winning game was the online title $eas the Day.
- Lottery officials did not release the winner’s identity.
- Baltimore man wins $50K Pick 5 prize with favorite numbers
Retired construction worker says occasional lottery purchase turned into a $50,000 payday
BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore City man who says he only buys lottery tickets from time to time struck it big after his favorite five-digit Pick 5 number matched the midday drawing, earning him a $50,000 prize.
The retired construction worker claimed his winnings Thursday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.
“I play on and off. Every once and a while, I might buy a ticket when I am at the gas station,” he told lottery officials.
His favorite number, 98701, was selected in the June 21 midday Pick 5 drawing, turning an occasional purchase into the game’s top prize.
The winner said he scanned his ticket at the store and immediately realized he had matched all five digits.
“I couldn’t believe it,” he said.
Rather than splurge, the Baltimore resident said he plans to put the money into savings.
“I’m going to pinch it. I’m not going to spend any of it,” he said.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Sunoco located at 4719 York Road in Baltimore.
For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $500 bonus, equal to 1% of the prize.
Key Points
- A Baltimore City man won $50,000 playing Pick 5 with his favorite number.
- The winning number, 98701, was drawn in the June 21 midday drawing.
- The ticket was sold at the Sunoco on York Road, earning the retailer a $500 bonus.
