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$50,000 Powerball Win Startles Suitland Retiree

Quick-pick ticket leads to third-tier win in July 27 drawing A loyal Lottery player who buys tickets to chase growing Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots was on the hunt for a big win in the July 27 Powerball drawing. The jackpot sat at an estimated $145 million, which inspired the Suitland grandfather of four to […]

The Week in Winners: FAST PLAY Millionaire in Charlotte Hall is Lottery’s Biggest Win of the Week

Players across state won nearly $29.7 million during seven days ending Aug. 14 Maryland has a new millionaire thanks to a FAST PLAY ticket sold Aug. 9 in Charlotte Hall. Meanwhile, three scratch-off players — one each in Brandywine, Lexington Park and Odenton — claimed $100,000 prizes last week. In all, 58 winning tickets worth [...]

Maryland Lottery, Casinos and Sports Wagering Contribute Record-Breaking $1.511 Billion to the State in FY2022

Lottery profits and casino contributions smash records Maryland Lottery and Gaming shattered records on all fronts in Fiscal Year 2022, generating an all-time high of $1.511 billion in contributions to support the state’s good causes. The new record for contributions to the state, which includes funds from the Lottery, casino gaming, sports wagering and fantasy [...]

Lucky Racetrax Player Awakens to Winning News

Glen Burnie man claims $36,788.90 prize on Superfecta Box bet An Anne Arundel County man who plays Lottery games regularly decided to tweak his Racetrax strategy in hopes of winning more than his recent $9,500 prize. His plan worked! He just claimed a $36,788.90 prize won on a Superfecta Box bet. The avid player typically […]

Lucky 7s Lead to Evening of Big Wins for Pick 5 Players

77770 combination delivers 20 winning tickets each worth $10,000 or more When the Maryland Lottery’s evening Pick 5 drawing came up 77770 on Aug. 9, the result was an unusual number of big winners. A total of five $1 straight tickets each won $50,000, and five 50-cent straight tickets each won $25,000. Meanwhile, there were [...]