FORT WASHINGTON, MD. – A Fort Washington retiree who has played the Maryland Lottery for more than 15 years hit a $50,000 Pick 5 prize, then turned to the Lottery app — and his wife — to make sure the win was real.
The Prince George’s County man won by matching a straight-bet combination in the Aug. 27 evening Pick 5 drawing. He purchased the winning ticket at the Exxon gas station at 7713 Allentown Road in Fort Washington.
“I was stunned and shocked,” the retiree told Maryland Lottery officials when he claimed his $50,000 prize Monday at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. After scanning the ticket on the Lottery app, he said, “I was so happy I couldn’t believe I won.”
Key Points
- A Fort Washington retiree won $50,000 on a straight Pick 5 bet in the Aug. 27 evening drawing.
- The winner has played Maryland Lottery games for more than 15 years and considers Pick 5 his favorite.
- Exxon at 7713 Allentown Road sold the winning ticket and will receive a $500 bonus.
Lottery App Reveals $50K Pick 5 Win
The retiree told Lottery officials he plays for fun with family and friends and enjoys the excitement of chasing a major prize.
Although he occasionally plays Pick 3 and Pick 4, Pick 5 became his favorite after an earlier play delivered a prize worth a few hundred dollars.
When choosing numbers, he often turns to important dates or numbers that catch his attention during the day. That routine paid off with the Aug. 27 evening drawing.
After scanning his winning ticket with the Maryland Lottery app, the retiree immediately called his wife to verify what he was seeing. The couple later celebrated the $50,000 win with close friends and family.
Retiree Has Plans for His $50K Windfall
The winner has already given some thought to what comes next.
He told Lottery officials he plans to pay off any outstanding debts and save most of the prize for a “rainy day.”
The win apparently has not convinced him to quit while he is ahead. The retiree said he is looking forward to trying new numbers and hopes another lottery victory is in his future.
The Exxon station that sold the ticket will also benefit, receiving a $500 retailer bonus from the Maryland Lottery.
How much did the Fort Washington retiree win?
He won $50,000 after matching a straight-bet combination in the Aug. 27 evening Pick 5 drawing.
Where was the $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold?
The winning ticket was purchased at the Exxon gas station at 7713 Allentown Road in Fort Washington.
What does the winner plan to do with the money?
He plans to pay outstanding debts and save most of his $50,000 windfall for a “rainy day.”
Sources: Maryland Lottery winner story, Sept. 1, 2026.
