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Nottingham man wins $50,000 on first ticket from new $5M LUXE pack

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April 10, 2026

A routine lottery stop in Perry Hall turned into a high-stakes gamble for a retired executive from Nottingham, who nearly walked away empty-handed before a split-second decision delivered a $50,000 prize. The win came on a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off ticket, a game he had hesitated to play after an initial loss moments earlier.

PERRY HALL, MD – The Nottingham resident purchased two of the $50 scratch-off tickets at Perry Hall Liquors on Belair Road, hoping to add some excitement to his regular lottery routine. His first ticket, the last in its pack, did not produce a prize. Faced with the choice of opening a fresh pack for another attempt, he initially doubted whether the first ticket in a new roll could be a winner.

Instead of leaving, he chose to take the chance, purchasing the first ticket from the newly opened pack. That ticket revealed a $50,000 third-tier prize, surprising both the player and the store clerk at the counter.

Close call leads to biggest personal win

The retired CEO said the win marked his largest lottery prize to date, surpassing a previous $2,500 Pick 4 win. Despite years of playing, the outcome hinged on a single decision to continue after a loss.

He has shared news of the win only with a small group of close friends. Plans for the prize include placing a portion into high-interest certificates of deposit while keeping some funds accessible in a standard bank account.

The man retired in 2011 from leading a deli chain and now spends much of his time focused on exercise and fitness activities.

Game details and remaining prizes

The $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game launched in February and still holds multiple unclaimed prizes. According to lottery officials, all three $5 million top prizes remain available, along with 10 prizes worth $200,000 and numerous smaller payouts.

The winning ticket was sold at Perry Hall Liquors, located at 8673 Belair Road, a store the player regularly visits.

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