Author Archives: Melanie Losover

In the Money Scratch-off Lives Up to its Name, Delivers $100,000 Top Prize

Baltimore grandfather plans to share winnings with family members Whenever his adult kids or his wife ask what gift he would like for his birthday or the holidays, a Baltimore man always responds with one word: “scratch-offs,” his wife said. A scratch-off he purchased for himself brought the husband and wife to the Winner’s Circle […]

Baltimore Man, Retailer Both Shocked by $100,000 Powerball Win

Third-tier prize from April drawing will aid retirement move He plays Lottery games frequently, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials. And while he plays an assortment of Lottery games, he always includes a Powerball ticket in his purchase. That loyalty paid off big last month when his $20 ticket delivered a $100,000 prize. “I’m friendly […]

Pennsylvania Man Still Shocked by Scratch-off Win Despite Past Prizes

Claims $50,000 top prize playing $50,000 Cash game A Pennsylvania player who has taken home more than $1 million in Lottery prizes from Maryland over the last decade assured Lottery officials that, despite their frequency, every one of the wins shocked him. His latest surprise occurred last Friday, when he uncovered a top prize scratching […]

The Week in Winners: Powerball Delivers Four Big Prizes Across Maryland

Maryland Lottery players won nearly $31.3 million during week ending May 14 No one has matched all six Powerball numbers since April, so the jackpot has rolled to an estimated annuity value of $135 million for the May 15 drawing. But four people in Maryland — one each in Catonsville, Temple Hills, Mount Rainier and [...]

Baltimore Shopper Bags First Top Prize on Corvette® Cash

New $5 scratch-off game drew winner’s attention A Baltimore City woman who was grocery shopping at Safeway #1481 in Baltimore spotted the $5 Corvette® Cash* scratch-off and decided to try her luck. She took the instant ticket home to play, and faster than you can say Corvette Z06, she revealed a $50,000 top-prize win. It […]

Mt. Rainier Retailer Sells $50,000-Winning Powerball Ticket

Player bought third-tier winning ticket in Wednesday’s drawing Congratulations to the Maryland Lottery player holding a $50,000-winning Powerball ticket from last night’s drawing! The third-tier winner, who bought the lucky ticket at a Prince George’s County retailer, is one of 15 $50,000 winners nationwide in the May 10 drawing. Although no one hit the jackpot, […]