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40 Rubies 2nd Chance Contest & 40th Anniversary Promotion

40 Rubies

UPDATE: Second 40 Rubies Winners Announced

UPDATE: First 40 Rubies Winners Announced

Enter the 40 Rubies 2nd chance contest (official rules) to win cash prizes up to $40,000 simply by mailing in one non-winning Maryland Lottery 40 Rubies scratch-off ticket.

Four contest drawings will be conducted between February 2013 and August 2013. At each of the four drawings three winners will win $4,000 and one winner will win $40,000. Entries must be received by 10 AM on one of the four drawing entry deadline dates to be eligible for that drawing.

Drawing Entry
Deadlines		 # of
Winners		 Prizes Winners
February 13, 2013
at 10 AM		 4 3 – $4,000 prizes
1 – $40,000 prize		 CLICK HERE
May 1, 2013
at 10 AM		 4 3 – $4,000 prizes
1 – $40,000 prize		 CLICK HERE
June 25, 2013
at 10 AM		 4 3 – $4,000 prizes
1 – $40,000 prize		 TBD
August 15, 2013
at 10 AM		 4 3 – $4,000 prizes
1 – $40,000 prize		 TBD

40th Anniversary Following each contest drawings, all winners will be invited to attend and participate in our 40th Anniversary giveaway event to learn which prize they have won.

SEE ALSO: Share your top Maryland moments of the past 40 years on Twitter.

Players are  also encouraged to attend each of the events where the Lottery will be giving away additional prizes including 40th anniversary promotional items and red $40 gift cards. Event dates and times are subject to change.

Event Location Event Date
Baltimore Museum
of Industry Fundraiser		 Saturday, March 2, 2013
Wine in the Woods Saturday, May 18, 2013
Aberdeen Ironbirds Friday, July 12, 2013
Maryland State Fair Saturday, August 31, 2013

HOW TO ENTER

To enter the contest, send in any non-winning ticket with your name, address and preferably, phone number and/or email address on the back of the ticket to:

40 Rubies 2nd Chance Contest
Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
P.O. Box 27103
Baltimore, MD 21230-0103

Entries may be mailed by placing appropriate postage on the upper right hand corner of the back of the Ticket or by mailing the Ticket in an envelope no larger than 4-1/2” x 9-1/2” in any direction. For complete contest rules and entry details, click here.

Let Yourself Play!

2012 Maryland State Fair [EVENT]

MARYLAND STATE FAIR

The Lottery Booth at the Exhibition Hall
Friday, August 24– Monday, September 3

Monday through Thursday – Noon – 10 PM
Friday through Sunday and Labor Day – 10 AM – 10 PM

It’s that time of year again…time for the State Fair and Ravens Cash Fantasy.  Stop by the Lottery booth to play your favorite games, including the new Ravens Cash Fantasy scratch-off and Internet promotion.

Enter daily drawings for your chance to win prizes including concert tickets, Orioles tickets, scratch-offs and more!  Plus, give the Lottery prize wheel a spin to win other exciting giveaways.

Live Lottery Drawing & Stage Event with Special Prize Giveaways
Friday, August 24 – 6 PM – 8 PM

Join us on the Lottery stage, outside of the Exhibition Hall, and take part in the LIVE Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings!  You could walk away with these prizes:

  • Orioles tickets
  • Ravens-themed prizes
  • Lottery scratch-off tickets

Maryland Lottery Day with The Band Perry concert
Saturday, September 1 – All Day

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the Lottery at the Fair! If you’re checking out the Band Perry concert, be on the lookout for Lottery staff while you’re in line and prior to the start of the show.  We’ll be out and about entertaining with great giveaways, including “Sunday in the Country” tickets!  And, be sure to stop by the Lottery booth for extra fun on this special day!

Polar Bear Plunge [EVENT]

Polar Bear Plunge

Saturday, January 28, 2012 – Sandy Point State Park

Have a great time for a good cause. Join the Maryland Lottery at Sandy Point State Park and take the plunge to support Special Olympics of Maryland. Stop by the Lottery booth or meet us at the stage at 12:45 PM and sign-up to be a part of our Powerball plunge team.  You’ll receive a FREE t-shirt, plus 10 FREE Maryland Lottery scratch-offs when you take the plunge with us.  You’ll also learn about $2 Powerball with bigger jackpots, more millionaires and better odds!

Ravens vs. Texans Divisional Playoff Game [EVENT]

Sunday, January 15, 2012 – M&T Bank Stadium

Will the Ravens come away with another home win and move one step closer to the big game?  We think so!  If you are attending the game, stop by the Maryland Lottery booth on Ravens Walk.  You’ll learn all about the new and improved $2 Powerball with bigger jackpots, more millionaires and better odds!  You can also play the Ravens Cash Fantasy scratch-off– there are still two $250,000 instant top-prizes remaining, along with cool Internet promotion prizes like $1 million, $10,000, season tickets for life and more!

Maryland Lottery to Host Ravens Cash Fantasy Party in Eldersburg

Thousands of dollars in cash prizes and Ravens game tickets to be given away

The Maryland Lottery is hosting its fourth in a series of Ravens Cash Fantasy parties.  This next party will take place on December 4 from 2 to 4 PM at Glory Days Grill in Eldersburg.  The events, which promote the Lottery’s newest Ravens Cash Fantasy scratch-off, each feature $2,000 in cash giveaways with a drawing every half hour for the chance to win $500. At Glory Days Grill, players will also have the chance to win a Premium Game Day Package for the Ravens vs. Colts game on December 11.  The prize includes a pair of club level seats, on-field access during pre-game warm-ups, $100 in Ravens Bucks and a parking pass. The final party will take place on December 18 at Sandbaggers in Glen Burnie from 6 to 8 PM.

This is the third installment of the $5 Ravens Cash Fantasy ticket from the Maryland Lottery.
As in previous years, each ticket features a perforated portion with a special “EXTRA YARDS” code that players can enter on mdlottery.com/ravens. This year’s ticket offers a $250,000 top prize and a chance to win $1 million in the Internet promotion.  Players who enter their “EXTRA YARDS” codes on the Maryland Lottery’s website will have the opportunity to win premium prizes that include season tickets for 20 years, an entire skybox for one game, a Ravens cheerleader calendar trip and numerous other Ravens-themed prizes.

Ravens vs. 49ers [EVENT]

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 – M&T Bank Stadium

Thanksgiving is the season for family, food and football. On this evening, Jim and John Harbaugh will be celebrating the holiday on opposite sides of the field as the Ravens take on the 49ers. I wonder what the post-game handshake will be like? Make sure you stop by the Lottery booth on Ravens Walk and play your favorite games, including Ravens Cash Fantasy!

Ravens vs. Bengals [EVENT]

Sunday, November 20 – M&T Bank Stadium

Ray Lewis and the Ravens defense want to welcome rookies Andy Dalton and AJ Green of the Bengals with hard hits, fumbles and interceptions. Should Cincinnati even make the trip? We will find out this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Make sure you stop by our fun-filled booth on Ravens Walk and play Ravens Cash Fantasy!

LIVE at Roxy Liquors [EVENT]

Join the Lottery and Shawn Quinn from WQCM’s Afternoon Army show at Roxy Liquors in Hagerstown.  Festivities will take place on Thursday, November 17 from 6-8 PM.  Stop by to receive discounts on Keno and fun Lottery and WQCM prizes!