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Howard County Man Nearly Throws Away $1M Ticket — Then Digs Into Trash And Strikes Gold Howard County Man Nearly Throws Away $1M Ticket — Then Digs Into Trash And Strikes Gold
Howard County Man Nearly Throws Away $1M Ticket — Then Digs Into Trash And Strikes Gold He was one trash can away from disaster in Maryland. A Howard County truck driver nearly tossed away a $1 million winning scratch-off ticket—but had a second thought, dug it back out of the trash, and is now a millionaire. The man made the lucky purchase while stopped at the Travel Centers of America rest stop on Elkton Road in Cecil County, according to Maryland Lottery officials. Google Maps street view He’d been dealing with busted windshield wipers and needed a coffee break, they said. After grabbing both, he picked up a few scratch-offs on a whim.  His final choice? A $20…
Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in MONOPOLY Scratch-Off Win Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in MONOPOLY Scratch-Off Win
Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in Monopoly Scratch-Off Win Parkville resident Roshan Khatri passed "GO" and collected $50,000. Khatri walked into JP’s Bar in Baltimore looking for an energy boost—and left with a five-figure jolt courtesy of the Maryland Lottery. The Baltimore County man, a self-proclaimed Lottery enthusiast, had no idea his routine stop at 528 South Bouldin St. last month would turn into a MONOPOLY-style payday.  He grabbed an energy drink, picked up a few scratch-offs, and let instinct guide him to the MONOPOLY X20 instant ticket. One $5 purchase later, Roshan was staring at a life-altering prize. “I was stunned,” he …
Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip
Maryland Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery Ticket During Lucky Walmart Trip A romantic Carroll County man has big plans after winning a $50,000 jackpot on a Maryland Lottery scratcher sold at an area Walmart. Sporting his finest Slayer t-shirt this week, Westminster resident Brian Murray was happy to take the short trek to Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on Aug. 14 to claim the unexpected five-figure prize. "I wore my favorite band shirt to (make the) claim," he said while signing the paperwork to collect his money. "This is the coolest thing that has ever happened to me."  Murray said that he tends to play a few scratch-off tickets every other wee…