WALDORF, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player from Waldorf hit the jackpot twice in the same night, winning two separate $50,000 prizes in the May 30 Bonus Match 5 drawing.
The longtime player, who asked to remain anonymous, matched all five numbers on two different tickets purchased for the same drawing. He claimed the first $50,000 prize on Wednesday, then returned to Lottery headquarters Thursday to claim the second, totaling $100,000 in winnings.
The winner said he discovered the first win while scanning his ticket at a store. He kept calm, left quietly, and went home to tell his wife the news. He realized later that a second ticket with the same numbers had also hit.
A regular Lottery participant for over 15 years, the player described himself as a veteran who consistently buys tickets throughout the state. While he’s had previous wins, he said this is by far his biggest.
Waldorf retailer rewarded for dual-ticket sale
Both winning tickets were sold at the 7-Eleven located at 3370 Middletown Road in Waldorf. The retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the pair of top-prize tickets.
