Maryland Lottery

Carroll County Man Hits $1 Million Prize on 100X the Cash Scratch-Off

August 17, 2026

A Carroll County man who has spent more than 50 years working as an iron worker has no plans to slow down, and a $1 million 100X the Cash scratch-off win gives him another reason to keep moving. “It keeps me active,” the winner said. The regular scratch-off player stopped at the Sheetz at 3281 [...]

Bel Air Woman Scratches Her Way to $50,000 Prize

August 17, 2026

A Bel Air woman who has been playing the Maryland Lottery for more than a decade is celebrating an unexpected $50,000 win after scratching a ticket she purchased with the last $30 in her lottery budget. She told Lottery officials she enjoys playing scratch-offs and Multi-Match, always hoping for a win that could help secure [...]

Washington D.C. Caregiver Claims $100,000 Scratch Prize

August 17, 2026

A District woman told Lottery officials that she’s been playing Maryland Lottery scratch-off games for years and, while having found luck many times, she’d never won like she did on a Saturday in late July. The $100,000 top prize she uncovered scratching a Queen of Hearts instant ticket that night has left her in shock, [...]

Rhodesdale Resident Wins $100,000 on $1,000,000 Crossword Scratch-Off

August 17, 2026

A Rhodesdale man is celebrating a $100,000 win on the $1,000,000 Crossword scratch-off game. The longtime beer and wine salesman has spent time pursuing his passion for DJing, which he does his spare time. He has also built strong relationships with his customers throughout his career. A casual Lottery player, he said he occasionally enjoys [...]

Hyattsville Man “Shocked” After $50,000 Win on 20X the Cash Scratch-Off

August 17, 2026

A Hyattsville man was all smiles after he learned he had won $50,000 on a 20X the Cash scratch-off. According to the winner, it didn’t appear he had a winning ticket after initially scratching it, so he scanned the ticket. He was shocked to see he won $50,000. Although he didn't match any numbers, the [...]

Lanham Jackpot Chaser Takes Home $50,000 Powerball Prize

August 17, 2026

The Powerball jackpot was on the rise in July, and it caught the eye of a Prince George’s County woman. The lucky player, out grocery shopping, made stop at a local Lottery retailer and walked out with a $50,000 winning ticket. The self-proclaimed “jackpot chaser” was headed to the Safeway in Greenbelt when she noticed [...]

Annapolis Small Business Owner Scores $200K Win on Ravens X10 Scratch-Off

August 17, 2026

A quick trip to the store turned into a $200,000 surprise for an Annapolis small business owner who won the prize on a Ravens X10 scratch-off. The casual Lottery player stopped at the 7-Eleven located at1527 Forest Drive in Annapolis to pick up a ticket. Her husband is the more frequent player in the family, [...]

Temple Hills Ticket Wins $50,000 as Powerball Jackpot is Hit in Illinois

August 13, 2026

A Powerball jackpot that had been building for more than three months was won in the Aug. 12 drawing on a ticket sold in Illinois. Ticket sales pushed the final jackpot amount to an annuity value of $1.040 billion, the eighth-largest in Powerball history, with a cash value of $450.5 million. The winning numbers were [...]

$25,000 Pick 5 Win for Happy Anne Arundel County Couple

August 12, 2026

Mr. and Mrs. Thankful from Anne Arundel County won a $25,000 Pick 5 prize, after using numbers suggested by a friend.

Kenny G of Salisbury Wins Two Pick 5 Top Prizes for a $100,000 Payday

August 11, 2026

Salisbury resident Kenny G looks forward to making home improvements and taking care of his family after winning two Pick 5 top prizes for a total of $100,000.

Powerball Millionaire in Fallston as Jackpot Reaches $975 Million

August 11, 2026

The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after there was no winner in Monday night's drawing, but grocery shoppers in Harford County and Howard County are celebrating big prizes this morning. While the jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has reached an estimated annuity value of $975 million ($422.3 million cash option), a ticket sold at the [...]

Montgomery County Mom Claims $50,000 Scratch-Off Prize

August 11, 2026

An excited visitor to Lottery headquarters told officials last week that she rarely buys scratch-offs, but every once in a while, she gets the urge to try her luck. A mid-July stop at a convenience store was the last time this impulse hit her, and she’s glad she listened to her instinct that day since [...]

Salisbury Retiree Wins $200,000 Playing $5,000,000 LUXE Scratch-Off

August 11, 2026

A retired construction worker from Salisbury is looking forward to an even more enjoyable retirement after a scratch-off turned a routine stop at Wawa into a $200,000 win. The winner enjoys spending time with his two best friends, visiting local casinos to play slot machines and Keno while grabbing a bite to eat. “It’s fun,” [...]

Bowie State Grad Becomes Millionaire after Powerball Win

August 10, 2026

“Powerball Bulldog” of Anne Arundel County matched all winning numbers besides the Powerball and took home a $1 million prize.

The Week in Winners: Powerball Still Rolling as Cecil County Scratch-Off Delivers $1 Million Prize

August 10, 2026

The Powerball jackpot continued building last week, reaching an annuity value of $905 million for the Aug. 10 drawing. But the Maryland Lottery’s biggest prize of the past week was a $1 million scratch-off win in Perryville. Another scratch-off worth $100,000 delivered a big prize in Capitol Heights. Lottery scratch-offs and draw games also produced [...]

Howard County Man Wins $2.2 Million FAST PLAY Progressive Jackpot

August 10, 2026

A Howard County man is celebrating a stunning Lottery win after a FAST PLAY Ultimate Payday ticket earned him a $2,205,023 progressive jackpot prize. The winner recently stopped by Maryland Lottery headquarters to share his story and claim his prize. For the past 10 years, the Howard County resident has been a weekly Lottery player. His [...]

District Heights Man’s Gut Feeling Leads to $100,000 Scratch-off Win

August 7, 2026

A retired Prince George’s County man is thanking his intuition after winning the $100,000 top prize on the Scratch & Match scratch-off. The fan of Lottery games said there was something special about that ticket. “You know, some tickets call out to you,” he said Aug. 6 when he shared his story with Lottery officials. [...]

Accokeek Woman Wins $99,751 Progressive Jackpot on FAST PLAY Game

August 7, 2026

After oversleeping and missing a Sunday service, an Accokeek woman felt a bit of guilt. She found redemption, however, at a BJ’s Wholesale Market in the form of a winning Lottery ticket worth $99,751. Running errands on July 19 landed her at the BJ’s at 1000 St. Nicholas Drive in Waldorf. As she does whenever [...]

Pick 5 Delivers $50,000 Prize to Harford County Postman

August 7, 2026

He’s in the package delivery business, but on Aug. 6 a postal employee made the trip to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to pick up a bundle – of money. The $50,000 he won playing Pick 5 – by far the biggest of the long-time player’s wins – was well worth the trip. It was family [...]

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.637 Billion to the State in FY2026

August 7, 2026

The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks and fantasy sports operators combined to deliver $1.637 billion in contributions to state programs and services in Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The overall contribution surpassed the FY2025 figure by $48 million. Casino gaming contributions to the State were $822.2 million; Lottery [...]

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Carroll County Man Hits $1 Million Prize on 100X the Cash Scratch-Off

Bel Air Woman Scratches Her Way to $50,000 Prize

Washington D.C. Caregiver Claims $100,000 Scratch Prize

Rhodesdale Resident Wins $100,000 on $1,000,000 Crossword Scratch-Off

Hyattsville Man “Shocked” After $50,000 Win on 20X the Cash Scratch-Off

Lanham Jackpot Chaser Takes Home $50,000 Powerball Prize

Annapolis Small Business Owner Scores $200K Win on Ravens X10 Scratch-Off

Temple Hills Ticket Wins $50,000 as Powerball Jackpot is Hit in Illinois

$25,000 Pick 5 Win for Happy Anne Arundel County Couple

Kenny G of Salisbury Wins Two Pick 5 Top Prizes for a $100,000 Payday

Powerball Millionaire in Fallston as Jackpot Reaches $975 Million

Montgomery County Mom Claims $50,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Salisbury Retiree Wins $200,000 Playing $5,000,000 LUXE Scratch-Off

Bowie State Grad Becomes Millionaire after Powerball Win

The Week in Winners: Powerball Still Rolling as Cecil County Scratch-Off Delivers $1 Million Prize

Howard County Man Wins $2.2 Million FAST PLAY Progressive Jackpot

District Heights Man’s Gut Feeling Leads to $100,000 Scratch-off Win

Accokeek Woman Wins $99,751 Progressive Jackpot on FAST PLAY Game

Pick 5 Delivers $50,000 Prize to Harford County Postman

Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.637 Billion to the State in FY2026

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