Experienced Lottery Player Stunned by Life-Changing Win
A Maryland Lottery press release confirmed that a regular lottery player recently scored a remarkable windfall.
A Charles County resident decided to test her luck with a $4 ticket featuring six lines, purchased at Jimmies Wine & Spirit on Brandywine Road in Hughesville.
In an interview, she revealed that while she had won before, this massive $50,000 prize was her biggest victory yet.
“I was completely shocked. It feels like a true blessing,” she shared, recalling the moment she saw her winning numbers.
When asked about her plans, she mentioned home improvements as a priority while saving the rest of her winnings.
Jimmies Wine & Spirit, the retailer that sold the ticket, will also receive a $500 Lottery bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.
The lucky winner typically selects a mix of birth dates and random numbers. Several days after purchasing the ticket, she returned to check her results.
To her astonishment, she had won the $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize. Initially, she thought she had made a mistake.
“I kept cleaning my glasses, making sure I was seeing it correctly. I tried to stay calm and not draw attention,” she admitted.
Bonus Match 5 Delivers Exciting Daily Prizes
Bonus Match 5 draws take place every evening, offering players a shot at substantial rewards.
The game allows participants to use the same numbers for multiple consecutive draws through self-service terminals.
A $1 ticket gives players a 1 in 575,757 chance of winning the $50,000 top prize, while a $2 ticket improves the odds to 1 in 191,919.
Overall, a $1 ticket has a 1 in 52 chance of winning any prize, whereas a $2 ticket increases those odds to 1 in 17.
