BALTIMORE, MD- The Powerball jackpot keeps growing, but for one Windsor Mill resident, the journey to riches came in the form of a significant second-tier prize. In the May 31 drawing, this lucky player won a staggering $150,000.
The winner, a resident of Baltimore County, quickly realized his good fortune upon matching four of the five numbers drawn, along with the Powerball. However, what he and his wife didn’t initially comprehend was that their prize had tripled thanks to the addition of the 3X Power Play multiplier.
“I thought I won $25,000. I was shocked when I learned it was $150,000,” the elated winner exclaimed.
This Baltimore County man is an avid Powerball player, engaging in the game twice a week. He entrusts the lottery terminal to select his numbers randomly. It was during one of her routine checks, occurring every few weeks, that his wife noticed the winning combination: 4, 54, 61, 62, along with the Powerball number 14, for the May 31 drawing. The couple narrowly missed the $239 million jackpot by just one number!
Reflecting on their win, the winner’s wife expressed gratitude and joy. “I knew we won something, but I couldn’t believe it was that much money. We had no idea,” she shared.
As for the retired firefighter, he remains undecided about how to spend his newfound fortune. Nevertheless, he intends to continue his tradition of playing Powerball twice a week. “Someone contributed to my win, so I will contribute to someone else’s win,” he graciously commented.
The winning ticket, purchased by the 83-year-old winner, was obtained from Billiard Plus, located at 8140 Liberty Road in Baltimore.
Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot continues to climb to new heights. Tonight’s drawing offers an estimated annuity of $400 million, with an estimated cash value of $207.1 million, captivating the hopes and dreams of countless players.