COLLEGE PARK, MD — A Hyattsville man is celebrating a $50,000 top-prize win after matching all five numbers in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 drawing on April 20.
The winner, who claimed his prize on April 23, purchased the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 8905 Rhode Island Avenue in College Park. A casual player, he decided to buy nine quick pick combinations for $6, taking advantage of the game’s bulk play discount.
After the drawing, he scanned his ticket using the Maryland Lottery mobile app. Instead of seeing a prize amount, he received a message instructing him to visit Lottery headquarters—a clear sign that he had secured a major win.
The Hyattsville man said his previous best prize was $2,000, making this $50,000 jackpot his largest win to date.
Jackpot winner plans family celebration
Among the winner’s first plans for the newfound cash is a celebratory steak dinner with his girlfriend and his mother. He did not indicate further plans for the prize money but expressed excitement over the unexpected windfall.
The retailer that sold the winning ticket, 7-Eleven in College Park, will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.
Bonus Match 5 remains one of the Maryland Lottery’s popular daily draw games, rewarding players for matching between two and five numbers.
Key Points
- Hyattsville man wins $50,000 top prize in Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 game
- Winning quick pick ticket purchased at 7-Eleven on Rhode Island Avenue in College Park
- Winner plans to celebrate with steak dinner alongside girlfriend and mother
