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Lottery Offers Information, Education for Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Play Responsibly is not just a slogan. Maryland Lottery and Gaming puts an emphasis on responsible play at all times, but the effort is elevated in March for Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Throughout March, the Lottery will run a paid advertising campaign focused on responsible play and helping players tell the difference between truths and [...]

The Big Spin Wheel Awards $100K and $50K to Lottery Players

Tony Lightner, from Baltimore, plans on sleeping soundly after he won $100,000 on The Big Spin Wheel. The second edition of THE BIG SPIN scratch-off game arrived at Maryland Lottery retailers on March 20, and last week two players had the chance to visit Lottery headquarters to give The Big Spin Wheel a whirl and [...]

The Week in Winners: Scratch-Offs Make Pair of $100,000 Winners in Baltimore, Hyattsville

Scratch-off games delivered the top prizes of the past week, with two players taking home $100,000. One of those winners, a Baltimore City resident, was one of two lucky Lottery players who got to spin the wheel courtesy of the THE BIG SPIN scratch-off. He won $100,000, while another BIG SPIN player from Mount Airy [...]

Final Progressive Jackpot Claimed on FAST PLAY Grand Progressive Game

A Pennsylvania resident claimed the final progressive jackpot prize on the $10 FAST PLAY Grand Progressive game. The winner claimed the $289,415 prize at Lottery headquarters on April 2. The winning ticket was sold March 28 at Marlow Wings at 4147 Branch Avenue in Temple Hills. The Prince George’s County retailer will receive a $1,000 [...]

The Week in Winners: $1 Million Scratch-Off in Prince George’s County is Week’s Biggest Win

A $1 million-winning scratch-off sold in Upper Marlboro topped the Maryland Lottery’s biggest wins of the past week, joined by two FAST PLAY progressive jackpot prizes. One FAST PLAY jackpot ticket worth $828,616 was sold in Bel Air, while another valued at $289,415 was won in Temple Hills. Statewide, the Lottery paid nearly $31.3 million [...]