CHARLOTTE HALL, MD – A longtime Maryland Lottery player from St. Mary’s County is celebrating a $50,000 top-prize win after purchasing a Break the Bank scratch-off ticket at a local Weis Market.

The woman, a self-described weekend player who’s been buying tickets for more than 25 years, claimed her prize November 10 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

Her husband scratched the winning $5 ticket at home and, unsure of what they were seeing, handed it to her to confirm. A scan using the Maryland Lottery app revealed the message “See Retailer” — signaling a major win.

Key Points

A St. Mary’s County woman won $50,000 on a Break the Bank scratch-off.
The winner has played the Maryland Lottery regularly for more than two decades.
She plans to use the prize money to buy a new car after years with her old vehicle.

A long-awaited win brings tears of joy

“When I realized the amount, I almost broke down in tears,” the winner said. “I’ve played for years, and it’s truly a dream come true to finally win something like this.”

The woman, who is in her 60s, said she and her husband enjoy playing the Lottery as a shared weekend pastime. “At my age, you find fun where you can,” she joked. “That’s our fun on the weekends.”

Weekend tradition continues

While she plans to use part of her winnings to replace her aging vehicle, the lucky player said she and her husband will keep their lottery tradition alive. “We’re not stopping,” she added with a laugh.

Retailer rewarded

The winning Break the Bank ticket was sold at Weis Market, located at 30015 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.

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