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Charles County Resident Wins $2,041,396 FAST PLAY Progressive Jackpot

A Charles County man has become Maryland’s latest multi-millionaire after discovering a $2,041,396 progressive jackpot win on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket. The retiree explained that after purchasing the ticket at a liquor store, he scanned it and saw the always popular “Go to Lottery” message. He and his wife took the […]

Southern Anne Arundel Player Wins $50,000 on St. Mary’s County Ticket Buy

When the mood strikes, a Maryland Lottery player from southern Anne Arundel County buys scratch-offs, and that resulted in a $50,000 win during a recent excursion to St. Mary’s County. “When I’m out and about, I think about it,” she said June 30 after claiming her prize on the $20 THE GAME OF LIFE™ scratch-off […]

Lottery Contest Seeks Artwork to be Featured on Upcoming Scratch-Off Ticket

The Maryland Lottery wants to display the work of local artists on our scratch-off tickets, and we’ve launched the Maryland Treasures Art Contest to make it happen. We’re looking for artists to create images that capture what Marylanders treasure most about our home — and we’ll help you share your work with the entire state. Submissions […]

The Week in Winners: Lottery Players in Elkton, Essex and Indian Head Win $1 to $5 Million

Three Maryland Lottery players became millionaires last week: a scratch-off player in Essex who won $5 million, a FAST PLAY winner who bought a ticket worth $2,041,396, and a second scratch-off player in Elkton who hit for $1 million. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid nearly $35.8 million in prizes during the [...]

Laurel Retiree Follows Her Horoscope and Wins $50,000 Playing Pick 5

A Laurel resident is celebrating a $50,000 Pick 5 prize after trusting her instincts and her horoscope. The retired business owner who has played the Maryland Lottery for over three decades, visited Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore to claim her prize, accompanied by her smiling husband. The couple radiated joy as she shared the story behind […]

Baltimore Man Trusts His Gut, Wins $150,000 Pick 5 Prize

It’s a number he plays regularly, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials about the Pick 5 combination that produced his $150,000 win on June 23. What made his purchase that day different from other times he’s played 33031 is that he bought more than one ticket with the same number, something he’s never done before. […]

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Charles County

A Maryland Lottery retailer in Charles County sold a $50,000 third-tier winning Powerball ticket from last night’s drawing. The ticket was sold at Lady’s Liquors at 6474 Crain Highway in La Plata. The winning numbers from the June 25 drawing are 2, 12, 37, 51, 61; the Powerball number was 22. The third-tier winner matched […]