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Maryland Lottery Player Wins Big on Birthday with $100,000 Prize
Maryland Lottery Player Wins Big on Birthday
**Baltimore, MD** – A Maryland Lottery player from New Carrollton celebrated her birthday with a $100,008 win while playing Keno on November 14. She collected her prize at the Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this Sunday.
The Prince George’s County resident has been participating in the Maryland Lottery since 1985. Previously, she had won $20,000 on a scratch-off ticket and has claimed straight wins three times on Pick 4. Her recent Keno win marks her largest victory.
In the late 1990s, the winner regularly played 3-, 4-, and 5-spot Keno games. More recently, she has bet on a 10-spot selection for 10 games at a time, a choice that yielded her significant winnings at Zach’s Liquor in Hyattsville on her birthday.
Her plans for the prize money include purchasing a new car, investing in home renovations, saving, and potentially traveling to Las Vegas. Zach’s Liquor, where the winning ticket was purchased, will also receive a $1,000 bonus.
Charles County Lottery Player Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize
Charles County Resident Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize
**Waldorf, MD** – A resident of Charles County secured a $50,000 third-tier Powerball win in the drawing held on October 19 by playing numbers based on the ages of her family members. This marks the second third-tier Powerball win from Waldorf in the past week.
The winner, who is a grandmother, expressed her disbelief at winning using the ages of her children, siblings, and a grandchild. She said the numbers matched four out of five and the Powerball, leading to her surprise victory. The ticket had remained unchecked for over a month before she discovered her win.
The Southern Maryland federal government employee intends to use her prize to pay bills and plans to keep playing in hopes of winning the full jackpot. She is considering adjusting the numbers annually as her family members age, though she is undecided on whether to continue with the same numbers next year.
The winning ticket was bought at Waldorf Food Mart Citgo located on 11901 Business Park Drive in Charles County. Meanwhile, another opportunity for a big win is available in the Powerball drawing on Monday, November 20, featuring a jackpot of $155 million or a $71.3
Maryland Lottery Player Wins $40,000 in Mega Millions Drawing
Maryland Lottery Player Wins $40,000 in Mega Millions Drawing
**Greenbelt, MD** – A lottery player in Greenbelt secured a $40,000 third-tier win in the Mega Millions drawing on Sunday. This success came by leveraging the Megaplier option, turning a $10,000 prize into four times the amount.
The numbers drawn were 5, 35, 50, 51, and 59, with a Mega Ball of 8. The winning ticket featuring the 4x Megaplier was purchased at Greenbelt Shell, located at 8711 Greenbelt Road, Prince George’s County.
While no jackpot was claimed, over 21,000 Maryland Lottery players won prizes ranging from $2 to $500. The next Mega Millions drawing on Friday now boasts a jackpot of $453 million.
When claiming prizes exceeding $25,000, winners must visit the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore by appointment. Lesser amounts can be redeemed at the cashier windows in any of Maryland’s six casinos. Mega Millions tickets are available in 47 states and jurisdictions.
Baltimore Man Wins $500K on Crossword Scratch-Offd Lottery
Baltimore County Resident Wins $500,000 on Crossword Scratch-Off
**Baltimore, MD** – A Baltimore County man has claimed the top prize in the $500,000 Crossword scratch-off game. The Gwynn Oak resident, who enjoys playing scratch-offs a couple of times each week, experienced an unexpected windfall with a winning ticket.
The fortunate landscaper purchased two $20 instant tickets from a 7-Eleven at 1001 Aviation Boulevard in Baltimore. After returning home, he discovered his success in the $500,000 Crossword game by forming ten words in the second of three puzzles, securing the top prize.
The prize winner has opted to keep his identity private. Despite his newfound wealth, he intends to use the winnings for investments rather than immediate retirement.
The 7-Eleven, where the winning ticket was sold, will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for its role in the significant win.
