Baltimore

Maryland Man Wins $30,000, Gives Hospitalized Friend $1,000

A Baltimore man dressed as Doctor Doom claimed a $30,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off prize on November 12, using the costume to maintain his anonymity.

The winner bought the ticket at McLellan Liquors while picking up lottery tickets for a hospitalized friend. Before collecting his prize, he gave the friend $1,000, saying he would never have visited the store without the friend’s request.

The retailer will receive a $300 bonus for selling the winning ticket.