Temple Hills man wins $150K Pick 5 prize with three identical tickets
Temple Hills, MD – A longtime Maryland Lottery player from Temple Hills quietly scored a $150,000 jackpot after hitting big on three identical Pick 5 tickets, each worth $50,000, using the same straight number combination.
The win came from the Dec. 12 evening drawing, when the numbers 25170 matched the player’s trio of $1 straight bets. He claimed his prize on Monday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, accompanied by his wife, the only person he has shared the news with so far.
The lucky tickets were purchased at the Shoppers grocery store located at 6300 Coventry Way in Clinton. The retailer will receive a total of $1,500 in bonuses — $500 for each winning ticket sold.
While he has no major plans yet for the winnings, the player said he’s certain of one thing: the driveway at his Temple Hills home will finally get a much-needed upgrade. Over the years, he has scored smaller lottery prizes — including a $14,000 win — but nothing close to the six-figure payout he received this week.
The player has chosen to keep the win private, revealing it only to his wife to maintain a low profile as he decides how to use the rest of the prize.
Key Points
- A Temple Hills man won $150,000 from three identical $1 Pick 5 straight bets using the same number combination.
- The winning tickets were purchased at a Shoppers grocery store in Clinton, earning the retailer a $1,500 bonus.
- The winner plans to start by replacing his driveway and has shared the news only with his wife.