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Forgotten Phone Call Leads To $1M Lottery Scratcher Win In Maryland
A man who pulled over to make a phone call he’d forgotten about ended up winning $1 million on a Maryland scratcher — what luck! The sales account manager from Laurel was heading to work and had to pull into a nearby parking lot to make a phone call he’d previously forgotten; that’s when he saw it. “I looked up and saw a Maryland Lottery sign right in front of me,” he tells officials. He decided to walk into the store — 24/7 Convenience in Laurel — and pick out three 100X The Cash tickets for $20 a pop. While the first two were losses, the third ticket turned out to be a lucky $1 million …
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Not Seeing Things: Maryland School Teacher Stunned By $50K Lottery Win
A Maryland school teacher was stunned when his weekly $20 lottery budget paid off to the tune of $50,000. The New Carrollton man went for a $50,000 Cash ticket at the Landover Hills Exxon at 6579 Annapolis Road in Prince George’s County. The ticket provides 30 chances to win if a player matches one of five numbers at the top of the ticket. After scratching off the first 29 without a match, he got to the 30th number and found a $50,000 amount under a No. 7, which was one of the ticket’s five winning numbers, at the lower right corner of the ticket. “I got to the very bottom and saw that I …
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Keno Camaraderie Lands Maryland Man $100K Scratch-Off Lottery Win
A Cecil County man who says he likes to play Keno for its camaraderie is feeling lucky after winning a six-figure prize on a Maryland Lottery scratcher. The Elkton resident had been playing Keno recently at Xtreme Gas on North Bridge Street, and just before he left, he decided to pick up a pair of scratch-off tickets. It was a $100,000 decision. He says that he doesn't play many such games, but decided to take a shot. The first $100,000 CA$H ticket came up blank, but the second provided what was described as "an eye-popping surprise." "I saw all these zeroes," he mused. "…
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'Cigarettes And A Ticket' Land Maryland Man $1,000
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A Maryland man who stopped at a local Giant store to pick up a lottery ticket and pack of cigarettes ended up winning the second-tier prize on a Cash4Life drawing earlier this month. The Silver Spring man, an IT worker, made a quick stop at Giant on International Drive in Silver Spring and grabbed the ticket for the Thursday, Feb. 8 drawing. He didn’t check the ticket until four days later, however, and continued to keep it hidden in the pocket of a pair of short in the bottom of a dresser drawer. He later stopped at lottery headquarters in Baltimore to cash in his winnings alongside …
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Baltimore Man Wakes Up From Midday Nap $50K Richer After Big Lottery Win
A Maryland man awoke from an afternoon nap to find that he’d won $50,000 in the Pick 5 midday drawing on Thursday, Feb. 15. George Butcher of Baltimore won the top $50,000 prize after placing a $1 straight bet on the Feb. 14 evening drawing and Feb. 15 midday drawing with the numbers 95636. He placed his lucky wager at Royal Farms on West Padonia Road in Timonium. “NO WAY! What? No way!” George tells lottery officials he yelled from his bed after waking from his nap and realizing he’d won the Feb. 15 midday drawing. He plans to spend his winnings by investing in home repairs, enjoy a fami…
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Prize Fit For A King: Crown-Wearing Maryland Man Claims $50K Lottery Prize
A professional driver from St. Mary's County came dressed for the occasion when he collected his $50,000 Maryland Lottery prize this week. Sporting a stylish crown, "Anthony" was in Lottery Headquarters this week after claiming a second-tier prize playing the "50X The Cash" scratcher that he bought at a Waldorf liquor store. The winner says he's not a Lottery regular, but he and a friend came up with a system that paid off in a big way. "Neither of us plays too often he said," but when they do, the prosperous pair tends to pick up the same tickets, believing that it could lead to a big win…
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Bike Advocates Calling For New Precautions After Fatal Strikes In Baltimore
A group of cyclists are advocating for increased precautions following a series of deadly strikes in Baltimore. Bikemore is a nonprofit organization that advocates for a more bike-friendly city through infrastructural and policy-driven support. Its Executive Director, Jed Weeks, told WBAL that the organization has long term goals of installing separate infrastructure for cyclists in hopes on reducing injuries and fatalities. “We do not do enough to keep our roads safe for all road users,” Weeks told the outlet following a deadly hit-and-run crash at West Franklin and North Payson streets o…
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Small Business Owner Not Ready For Retirement After Winning $5M On Maryland Lottery Scratcher
The dedicated owner of a fire protection company says he’s still not quite ready to retire — even after winning a whopping $5 million on a Maryland lottery scratcher. Troy Deneau of Dorchester County won the second of three $5 million top prizes on the 50 Years! scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at 7201 Main Street on Willards in Worcester County last Thursday. “We are very grateful for this win,” said the Eastern Shore man as he stopped by lottery headquarters alongside his wife, Rachel. “I am now set for retirement.” Troy says the $50 scratch-off is the only lottery game …
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Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia
A Maryland man who tried his luck picking up a Powerball ticket in Virginia is feeling lucky after cashing in on a six-figure prize. Teerawat Akkarach says he only plays Lottery games about once a month, but he couldn't resist purchasing a Powerball ticket last month as the jackpot was swelling. The Rockville resident crossed over state lines into Virginia, where he headed to Sheetz on Yardley Ridge Road in Sterling to buy some Powerball tickets for the drawing on Monday, Jan. 8, though he took his time checking his numbers. Akkarach said that he scanned a few tickets on the Vi…
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“No More Needles!” Says Mass Woman After Achieving Weight Loss Success
Diabetes doesn’t have to be a lifelong companion. OwnaHealth is here to change the narrative. With an impressive 93% success rate in beating diabetes, our medical coaching program is redefining diabetes management. Our approach is not just about managing symptoms; it’s about turning the tide on diabetes. At OwnaHealth, we believe that effective diabetes care extends beyond medication. It’s about a holistic approach, combining medical expertise with personalized coaching. This is where our team of top medical professionals comes in, offering tailored strategies and support that resonate with…
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Family Rallying Behind Grandfather Who Lost Boat, Home In Baltimore Marina Fire
The hits keep on coming for a beloved grandfather who lost his wife to a disease two years ago, now his home, in the Baltimore marina fire that destroyed two boats. On Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore Fire Department was called into action to battle a fast-moving blaze that torched two 55-foot vessels at the Anchorage Marina in Canton. Fire crews were able to corral the flames and limit the damage to the two docked boats, but not before one sank and the other suffered extensive damage. Baltimore City Fire Department battled a large fire involving two 55’ vessels at the An…
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Rough Morning For Baltimore Woman Brightened By $146K Maryland Lottery Jackpot
A Maryland woman who was up late taking care of her sick husband would describe the start of Sunday, Jan. 14 as a “rough morning.” But everything changed when she walked into Wise Carroll Mart on Wise Avenue in Dundalk and purchased a FAST PLAY $10 Wild Bonus X10 ticket, ultimately winning her more than $146,000. The game has a progressive jackpot that starts at $100,000 and grows with the sale of each ticket until a progressive jackpot winning ticket is sold. The woman looked over her ticket, double-checked it with the Maryland Lottery app, and was startled when the words “See Lotter…
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