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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.
