This Pick 5 winner plans to go on vacation and boost his children’s savings accounts with his $50,000 prize.
Plans to haunt Lottery retailers in hopes of finding another big win
Congratulations to the “Ghost of Nanticoke,” who claimed a $50,000 Pick 5 prize this week at Lottery headquarters. The Eastern Shore winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has played Lottery games for less than a year and won his prize through a strategic approach to the Pick 5 game.
The Wicomico County resident’s journey into Lottery play began after a conversation with his brother, who shared his own winning experiences. Intrigued, “Ghost of Nanticoke” researched games with favorable odds and settled on Pick 5, where the odds of winning $50,000 on a $1 straight bet are approximately 1 in 100,000. He then selected numbers with personal significance.
On June 14, the day of his big win, “Ghost of Nanticoke” participated in both the midday and evening Pick 5 drawings. Remarkably, he secured three wins in a single day. He won a small amount in the midday drawing, the $50,000 and a smaller amount in the evening drawing on a $1 straight bet ticket and a box combination.
Reflecting on his unexpected luck, “Ghost of Nanticoke” expressed gratitude and a commitment to using his winnings responsibly. He plans to prioritize his children’s future by contributing generously to their savings accounts. Additionally, he intends to treat himself to a well-deserved vacation. Will he continue to play Lottery games? Of course, said “Ghost of Nanticoke,” who hopes to scare up another big Lottery prize in the future.
As a result of selling the $50,000-winning ticket, Crown Salisbury in Wicomico County will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery. The retailer is located at 28768 Ocean Gateway in Salisbury.
