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License To Win: Lottery Luck Drives DC Man To Big Payout On Ticket Sold In Silver Spring
Some folks say the stars have to align for a big lottery win, but for Carlos Gamez, it seems the key is all in the numbers—and maybe his license plate.
The District resident hit the jackpot not once but twice, using the same digits: 82524.
The sequence, tied to a license plate and a memorable date, drove him to nearly $75,000 in winnings in the DMV.
It’s safe to say Aug. 25, 2024, was no ordinary day for Gamez—and it’s one he’ll never forget.
Gamez's streak started on that day, when he turned the numbers 82524 into a $50,425 prize playing the DC Lottery’s DC5 game.
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Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes
If you’re a Maryland lottery player, check those tickets!
This weekend saw a lucky streak with Marylanders raking in a combined $200,000 in draw game winnings, courtesy of Powerball and Bonus Match 5.
In Charles County, a Powerball ticket purchased at NSR Mart in Hughesville matched the numbers 03-21-24-34-46, with a Powerball of 09 for the drawing on Monday, Nov. 11.
The player opted for the Power Play multiplier, which was 3X for that draw, elevating the $50,000 prize to $150,000.
Meanwhile, in Westminster, a Bonus Match 5 ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on Baltimore Boulevard o…
