Maryland man’s routine gas stop turns into a $50k lottery payday
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Maryland man’s routine gas stop turns into a $50K lottery payday

SALISBURY, Md. — A Salisbury man’s quick-pick Powerball ticket turned into a $50,000 Double Play prize after a series of coincidences led him to purchase the winning ticket at a Fruitland retailer.

The winner, an information technology professional who plays Powerball, Mega Millions, and occasional scratch-offs, purchased his ticket at Wine Rack, located at 100 West Cedar Lane. The ticket matched four white balls in the Feb. 1 Double Play drawing, securing a third-tier prize.

After scanning the ticket multiple times and receiving a “Take to Retailer” message, the winner and his wife compared the numbers and realized they had won. Wanting confirmation, he scanned the ticket again at a retailer and saw the same message, cementing their win.

The couple plans to use the prize money to pay bills, complete a home renovation project, and take a summer vacation.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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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.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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