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STEVENSVILLE, MD — A dedicated Orioles fan from Queen Anne’s County has hit a major jackpot, winning $137,278 from the FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded game. The winning ticket, purchased for $5, was sold at Shore Stop in Stevensville.

The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, was initially stopping for a drink on his way home from work and hadn’t intended to buy any lottery tickets. Upon noticing that the vending machine was out of $5 and $10 scratch-offs, he opted for the FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded tickets instead. His spur-of-the-moment decision led to a substantial win with one of the two tickets he bought.

After discovering the win while checking the tickets in his car, the elated fan went back inside the store to confirm his jackpot. He later shared the news with his parents, who were thrilled and surprised by the win. His father expressed disbelief, having been skeptical about lottery wins until his son’s big score.

The winner plans to invest in a new car with part of his prize money and save the remainder. The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded game continues to offer 11 progressive jackpots, with prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000, providing more opportunities for players to win big.

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