Baltimore woman wins Holiday Luck Doubler game’s $50,000 top prize
It wasn’t a surprise party, the restaurant worker told Maryland Lottery officials, but the party did feature one heck of an astonishing gift. A birthday celebration in her honor went from fun to unforgettable when one of her gifts, a Holiday Luck Doubler scratch-off, grabbed the spotlight.
“Almost my whole family was there with me to celebrate,” the Baltimore city resident explained. The only missing relative was just minutes away, and picked up something special on the drive over — a scratch-off.
When the family was gathered together, it was time to open gifts. “One of my presents included a scratch ticket.” She doesn’t buy Lottery games often, so she took her time scratching off the $5 instant ticket. “As I was finishing it, I was disappointed because there were no matches.” Then, however, she revealed the final line in the game’s play area.
“Everyone went crazy when I told them I’d won $50,000,” the lucky waitress recalled, describing the chaotic scene to Lottery officials. “They all wanted to see it and touch it. It was the most hugs I’ve ever gotten.” Once the top-prize winning instant ticket made it back to her, the lucky lady whispered a prayer of thanks and rejoined her birthday celebration. “It’s a day I’ll never forget.”
The Food Stop Mini Mart at 4820 Boiling Brook Parkway in Rockville was the former home of the Holiday Luck Doubler scratch-off that became the best gift our winner has ever received. The retailer received a $500 Lottery bonus for selling the top-prize winning instant ticket.
Holiday Luck Doubler arrived on retailers’ shelves last October. This birthday party winner is the third of six $50,000 top prizes. There are also three $5,000 second-tier prizes available along with others ranging from $5 to $1,000.
