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Lottery Offers Information, Education for Problem Gambling Awareness Month

March 2, 2026
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 Week in Winners: $1.7 Million St. Mary’s County Multi-Match Jackpot Leads Big Week for Maryland Lottery

March 23, 2026
A $1.7 million Multi-Match jackpot ticket sold in Callaway was the Maryland Lottery’s biggest prize of the past week. The big winner in Maryland’s in-state jackpot game had not yet come forward to claim the prize as of March 23. Scratch-off games also delivered major wins last week, including a $1 million prize claimed by [...]

THE BIG SPIN Returns & Maryland Treasures Ticket Debuts for March Scratch-offs

March 20, 2026
THE BIG SPIN is back, Maryland Treasures scratch-offs are here and two tickets with top prizes of $100,000 are among the new scratch-offs available in stores today. Everyone’s favorite wheel, The Big Spin Wheel, is ready to be spun at the Maryland Lottery. THE BIG SPIN is a $5 scratch-off where players can win up [...]

The Week in Winners: $4 Million Prize in Montgomery County is Biggest Lottery Win of the Week

March 16, 2026
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Silver Spring delivered a $4 million prize, while scratch-off games in Ocean City and Silver Spring yielded prizes of $500,000 and $100,000, respectively, for the biggest Maryland Lottery wins last week. The $4 million prize was claimed by an anonymous Montgomery County couple who said they are thinking about [...]

Sister’s Reminder Leads Prince George’s Woman to $50,000 Scratch Off Prize

March 13, 2026
A Prince George’s County medical assistant credits a timely reminder from her sister for a last-minute Lottery stop that resulted in a $50,000 top prize win. Speaking March 12 when she claimed the prize, the family-oriented player said she was driving home after a long day of work when her sister, who shares her love [...]

Casual Pick 5 Player from Upper Marlboro Wins $50,000

March 12, 2026
An Upper Marlboro woman who works in law enforcement was smiling when she checked her tickets and saw she won $50,000 on Pick 5 in the evening drawing on March 10. "I was stunned and shocked, but I was definitely happy," she said. Unlike many Lottery players who purchase tickets daily, this casual player said she [...]