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Gaithersburg Couple Wins $1 Million Scratch-off Prize

Published August 24, 2022 at 1:32PM

“We were excited. We were happy and we cried,” she said, recalling that the family members surrounded her after the win. The Montgomery County resident is an online sales associate and her husband is a construction worker. She wants to use the money to start her own business. Her adult daughter works at a hair salon and the “Double Winners” might help the daughter start her own salon. “I plan to help family with this money,” she said. “We might take a few vacations, too.”

Some players might stop playing after winning $1 million, but “Double Winners” said she will continue to seek another trip to the Winner’s Circle at Lottery headquarters. “I will continue to buy scratch-offs,” she said.

Maryland Lottery, Casinos and Sports Wagering Contribute Record-Breaking $1.511 Billion to the State in FY2022

By Patrick Herron

Published August 15, 2022 at 10:45AM

The Lottery and the casinos each contributed more than ever before to the state, with Lottery profits totaling $673.7 million and casino contributions of $832.3 million. The combined figure of $1.506 billion from the Lottery and casinos surpassed the $1.391 billion generated in FY21. Meanwhile, the launch of sports wagering and revenue from fantasy competitions added another $5.6 million to that already record-breaking sum.

“We are immensely proud to be a vital source of funding for programs and services that Marylanders depend on every day,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin. “We’re in the entertainment business, but we never lose sight of the role we play and our place in the community.”

$25,000 Winning ‘Pick 5’ Ticket Sold at Silver Spring 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

Published August 14, 2022 at 1:08PM | Updated August 14, 2022 at 1:33PM

A $25,000 winning Pick 5 ticket, purchased for 50-cents, was sold at the 7-Eleven at 13401 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. According to the Maryland Lottery, the winning numbers on August 9 were 77770 and delivered 20 winning tickets, each worth over $10,000 or more, including the ticket previously mentioned. Details below:

When the Maryland Lottery’s evening Pick 5 drawing came up 77770 on Aug. 9, the result was an unusual number of big winners. A total of five $1 straight tickets each won $50,000, and five 50-cent straight tickets each won $25,000. Meanwhile, there were 10 5-Way Box tickets with $1 wagers that each won $10,000.

Milk Run Ends in a Race to a ‘Forever Home’ for Gaithersburg Man After $50,000 Powerball Prize

By Patrick Herron

Published August 4, 2022 at 1:01PM

Those numbers turned out to be lucky. But he didn’t find out how lucky until he checked the ticket the next day. The father of three called his wife and told her, adding that she was so happy she started crying. He even sent her a video of the Lottery terminal message that was displayed when he scanned the ticket, indicating that it was a big winner. “JR Munoz” said he and his family are now getting ready to move into their forever home.

The Powerball jackpot rolled to an annuity value of $206.9 million before being hit in the Aug. 3 drawing on a ticket sold in Pennsylvania.

Retired Military Veteran Wins $50,000 From Scratch-Off Purchased at Rockville Giant

By Patrick Herron

Published August 3, 2022 at 3:54PM

A Rockville resident is now $50,000 richer after she won top prize on a Show Me $50,000! scratch-off ticket. The retired military veteran, who is calling herself “Money Lady,” made a visit to Lottery Headquarters on Aug. 3 to claim her prize and share her story.

The 66-year-old, who is legally blind, explained that she bought the ticket at Giant #319 located at 625 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. She hit a few selections, but some of the ticket slots in the machine were empty.

$10,000 Scratch Off Ticket Sold in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published August 1, 2022 at 12:26PM

A $10,000 winning Bingo X10 scratch off was sold last week at Young Gourmet Beer and Wine (3422 Olney-Laytonsville Road) in Olney. Lottery players across the state of Maryland won more than $29.6 million during week ending July 31. Additional details below courtesy of mdlottery.com:

A historic Mega Millions jackpot was won in Illinois on July 29, and meanwhile, amid excitement about the $1.337 billion prize, 49 Maryland Lottery players across the state won prizes of $10,000 or more last week on a variety of tickets.

Germantown Truck Driver Scores $50,000 Prize Playing Pick 5

By Patrick Herron

Published July 29, 2022 at 7:46AM

Asked about the four original digits, the 71-year-old said they were once his house number.

“It was my first house and my first wife,” he said. Accompanying him to Lottery headquarters to collect his prize was his second wife, who proclaimed, “The first wife is out of luck!”

Rockville Construction Worker Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2022 at 8:25PM

“I was very happy and excited,” the lucky winner said. The construction employee doesn’t currently have any plans for his prize but has shared the great news with his immediate family members.

The Powerball jackpot has continued to roll and is set for an estimated $101 million for the Wednesday, July 20 drawing. The estimated cash option is $58.7 million.

Beyond MoCo: Frederick Cancer Survivor, Husband Win $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize

By MCS Staff

Published July 1, 2022 at 8:16AM

Playing the Lottery during treatment helped take their minds off their worries

A husband and wife claimed a $1 million Maryland Lottery scratch-off prize on June 28, but they were already celebrating something even bigger. Upon claiming the prize, the husband explained, “She just survived cancer, so it’s a blessing!”

Postal Service Worker Wins $25K in MoCo Playing Numbers from Package’s Barcode

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2022 at 7:55AM

A barcode-scanning issue turned a routine day of delivering packages into a $25,000 payday for a U.S. Postal Service employee. While every work day has challenges, he experienced a glitch when the barcode on one of his packages would not scan correctly. Instead of seeing it as a negative, he saw it as a sign to play a Lottery game.

After work, the 58-year-old visited his regular Lottery retailer, Wayside Farm Market located at 11790 Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring. He bought a Pick 5 ticket for three evening drawings, June 4-6, placing a 50-cent straight bet on the number 14661. It wasn’t until five days later that he checked the winning numbers and learned that the failed barcode number earned him a $25,000 prize.

Silver Spring Baker is ‘Rolling in the Dough’ After Winning $102K Playing Lottery Game

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 6:18AM

Per MD Lottery: A Silver Spring baker is “rolling in the dough” after taking her dad’s advice and playing Racetrax, his Lottery game of choice. She placed a quick-pick Superfecta wager for 20 drawings and won $102,419 on the horses Lady Luck sent her way. The Racetrax novice and her dad were in the stay-and-play area of 29 Convenience Mart in Silver Spring on May 30 when he encouraged her to try her luck. “I don’t know how to play it that well,” she said. “My dad wants me to learn how to play.”

A scratch-off fan, the 22-year-old has won numerous prizes up to $5,000 on instant tickets but decided to follow her dad’s suggestion. “That day that I won, I was feeling extra lucky,” she said. After placing her wager, the two of them sat watching the races until her horses — 9, 10, 8 and 7 — crossed the finish line in that order in the 10^th race to give her the biggest prize of her life. “Everybody in the store was going crazy,” she said. “All the clerks and managers know us and were so happy for us.”