Lottery Luck Makes Timely Visit to Essex Couple

May 17, 2013

Robin Teats and her husband celebrate her
$30,000 Stacked with Cash win!

Uncertain Future a Little Rosier after $30,000 Scratch Win

With her husband facing surgery in the coming weeks and no idea as to how long he’ll be out of work, Robin Teats of Essex told Lottery officials today that the $30,000 prize she’d just claimed took a lot of weight off the family’s collective shoulders. “This will buy us some time, keep the wolves at bay.”

Robin’s husband picked out the Stacked With Cash winning ticket since that game had been successful for them in the past. “He scratched it and started shaking like he was going into shock,” Robin reported. “He kept saying, ‘No way!’ ” Their minds instantly focused on the timing of this win. “This really couldn’t have come at a better time for our family.”

Robin, a state employee, plans to dedicate her winnings to paying current bills and those that will pop up while her husband is recovering from surgery. Their good fortune found them at the Royal Farms convenience store at 4015 Northpoint Boulevard in Baltimore. The Stacked With Cash scratch-off has one $30,000 winner still in stores.

$40,000 Win Kick Starts Business Dream

May 15, 2013

Baltimore Man to Start New Business with Lottery Winnings

A West Baltimore man will be able to fulfill a long-time dream of owning his own landscaping business thanks to a lucky Prize Line Bingo scratch-off. The man, who had been laid-off from a flooring company, is now looking forward to acquiring the final few pieces of heavy equipment needed for his business venture thanks to his $40,000 win.

“I was heading home on Sunday for Mother’s Day when I decided to get a ticket,” he told Lottery officials. The winner, a big fan of Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, had stopped by this particular store the previous day and noted that they had only a few Prize Line Bingo tickets left.

“I remembered that the store’s stock was low and figured he might have opened a new book of tickets,” he explained. After double checking with the clerk, the lucky man decided to pick up a couple of the tickets and left.

The future business owner scratched his ticket later at home, surrounded by family. “I was shocked, my heart was racing,” he shared. “We were all shouting, dancing and crying.” The winning ticket was purchased from the LG Wireless store at 2824 Edmondson Ave. in Baltimore. Prize Line Bingo still has two $40,000 winners in stores.

Bingo Scratch-off Inspires Bonus Match 5 Jackpot Winning Numbers

May 9, 2013

Baltimore resident Joseph Parker celebrates his $50,000 Bonus Match 5 win!

Baltimore City maintenance worker nabs $50,000 prize

Joseph Parker, a fabricator for Baltimore City’s maintenance division, celebrated his $50,000 Bonus Match 5 win when he hoisted his over sized Lottery check. The Bonus Match 5 aficionado had tried several methods for picking lucky numbers, but his winning numbers ended up coming from a Redline Bingo scratch-off, giving Joseph his largest prize to date.

The 50-year-old had tried several methods before, such as selecting his winning numbers from vehicle tag numbers, his old Army unit and even personal identification numbers. His most recent method only took two weeks until it paid off.

Joseph was startled when he checked the winning numbers on his phone last week and saw that he matched all five of his Bonus Match 5 numbers. “I had to check them twice,” said Parker. “I looked at the ticket once without my glasses and then again with them.” Still not trusting himself, Joseph took his ticket back to the store to have them check. Sure enough, he had a winner on his hands.

The Baltimore City resident says the winnings will help him and his wife with bills, but noted that he did not yet have major plans for the winnings. The winning ticket was purchased from the Irvington Osprey gas station located on Frederick Ave. in Baltimore.

Extreme 8s Ticket Proves Extremely Lucky for Temple Hills Woman

May 9, 2013

Pockets $50,000 scratch-off win

Everyday, a Temple Hills woman goes to the store to purchase a $10 scratch-off, hoping to get lucky. Last Monday, she decided to deviate from her usual routine and selected a $5 Extreme 8s scratch-off instead. Despite not picking a winner, the determined woman purchased another Extreme 8s ticket and was shocked to see that she had won $50,000.

The 68-year-old woman had only scratched half of the second ticket before rushing back home. “I knew that this was a big one and went to finish checking the ticket at home,” she told Lottery officials cheerfully. Sure enough, every number on her ticket was a winner. After a quick call to her sister, the woman waited anxiously for her husband of 41 years to return home.

“The first things she said to me was that she hit the Lottery for $50,000,” her husband shared. “I just congratulated her. That’s pretty exciting news to come home to.”

The couple plans to save their winnings for now, opting to take their time before making any big decisions. “We’ll take this win one day at a time,” the woman said. The scratch-off enthusiast purchased her extreme ticket at Total Save at 3745 Branch Ave. in Temple Hills.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Long Ford Gulf on Reisterstown Road in Baltimore.

Baltimore Man Blasts Off with Cash Blast Ticket

May 9, 2013

Wins $100,000 top-tier prize

Most Lottery players enter into a state of shock after learning that their tickets are top-prize winners. One Baltimore man was so excited to learn about his $100,000 Cash Blast win that he forgot it was Saturday and rushed to Lottery headquarters.

The avid scratch-off player, who often gravitates towards the newer, higher-priced tickets, chose one new ticket and then the Cash Blast scratch-off which was displayed directly below in the dispenser. “I’ve been doing that for years,” the married construction worker said. “That’s how I pick my tickets.”

When the 39-year-old checked his ticket in the store, he originally thought that it was worth a lot less. “I thought it was $10,000 and went over to check,” the construction worker said grinning. “But the cashier told me that it was worth so much more.”

Basking in the glow of his new fortune, the winner headed to Lottery headquarters to claim his $100,000 winning ticket forgetting that it was a Saturday. “I drove all the way down here and security told me you were closed,” he said laughing. After holding on to his ticket over the weekend and attending jury duty, the man was finally able to claim his big win.

The lucky player is planning to pay off his credit card and will save the rest of the winnings. The winning ticket was purchased at E-Z Convenience Store located at 5822 Hillen Rd. in Baltimore City.

Med Student/Bartender ‘All Shook Up’ Over Jackpot Win

May 3, 2013

Wins $100,000 with Green Streak scratch-off

A Baltimore medical student, who is also part-time bartender, was going through her morning routine of scratching a couple of brand new Green Streak scratch-offs when she was served a cocktail of excitement and disbelief. Luck struck, revealing a momentous $100,000 prize as she swept the ticket side to side with a quarter from her lucky change bucket.

Winning numbers began to appear all over her scratch-off in five hundreds, thousands and tens of thousands. When she had finished she told her boyfriend that she was feeling light-headed. “I was about to faint,” she said. The tally for the scratch-off added up to a $100,000 top-prize.

The lucky lady says she feels relieved, knowing that with the prize she’ll have the ability to pay off her student loans and pay in full for her future tuition at UMBC, completing her education debt-free. The winning ticket was purchased at the Long Ford Gulf on Reisterstown Road in Baltimore. The Green Streak scratch-off has five $100,000 prizes remaining.

Winning Multi-Match Ticket Worth $800,000

April 26, 2013

Ticket belongs to a subscription holder

Check those Multi-Match tickets Marylanders! A lucky subscription holder is $800,000 richer thanks to last night’s drawing. The ticket, which was purchased as part of a subscription last December, matched all six numbers from last night’s Multi-Match drawing. The winning numbers were 2, 08, 11, 13, 20 and 28.

Lottery players can purchase Multi-Match subscriptions for 13, 26 or 52 weeks at a time. The winning ticket was a part of a 26-week subscription for the lotto-style game.

The jackpot has been rolling since it was hit on March 11, 2013 when Middletown resident, Bruce Barnhard, won $675,000. As with all jackpots, the winner has 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

Six Across Catonsville Woman Wins $50,000

April 22, 2013

Catonsville resident Quantez Diggs wins a $50,000 Platinum Crossword top prize!

Takes home top prize on the Platinum Crossword scratch-off

Quantez Diggs is a big fan of crossword and bingo scratch-off games. She plays them regularly, winning a few bucks here and there. All of that changed yesterday when she revealed six red words on a Platinum Crossword scratch-off, making her $50,000 richer.

After scratching the ticket at home and checking it five times, the 42-year-old was still shocked. “I yelled ‘Oh My God’ and went to my aunt’s house for confirmation,” the mother-of-three and grandmother-of-one said. The same aunt accompanied Quantez to Lottery headquarters today to claim the big prize.

“When she came in and showed me that ticket, I couldn’t believe it,” her aunt said. “She even numbered the words on the ticket so we could make sure we weren’t missing something.”

The winner, who is a GNA for Manor Care, has some simple plans for her prize. She plans on paying bills and helping her children. The winning ticket was purchased at 40 West Exxon, located at 6037 Baltimore National Pike in Baltimore. The Platinum Crossword game, which launched on March 25, has seven $50,000 top-prizes remaining.

Repeat Winner Drives Away with Another $50,000

April 17, 2013

Wins second $50,000 Bonus Match 5 top prize

April is a very lucky month for Wesley Davis Sr. from Baltimore. This time last year, Wesley took home $50,000 playing Bonus Match 5. Imagine his surprise when he went to check his Bonus Match 5 ticket from last Friday’s drawing and he learned that yet again, he won the $50,000 top prize again.

Davis could barely contain his excitement. “I was on the way to work when I pulled over to check my tickets and pick up a few more,” he said. “As soon as I saw the scanner flash a message about going to headquarters, I knew what that meant!”

The father-of-five asked the store clerk for a printout of the previous evening’s drawing numbers and sure enough, his ticket was a top-prize winner. While most people might call off work, Davis put the ticket back in his pocket and went straight to his job. “I was just so excited,” said the 56-year-old. “After all, I won the exact same thing this time last year.”

Last time around Davis bought himself a car, but this year he has his eyes on a new tractor trailer. “I’m a truck driver, so I would like to own my own rig,” he said. “I guess I’ll have to start researching now.”

Davis also plans to put some money aside for his two grandchildren who are six and three. He’s looking forward to continue playing Bonus Match 5 and hoping for another return visit. The winning ticket was purchased at Super Liquors located at 5605 Baltimore National Pike in Baltimore.

No Strike Out Here – Baltimore Man Hits Grand Slam

April 16, 2013

Man’s favorite ticket earns him $50,000

A Baltimore man bought two $50 Grand Slam tickets on Saturday hoping to win a couple dollars. The first ticket he checked was a $50 winner which made him think that the second ticket wouldn’t be worth anything substantial. It’s a good thing the 73-year-old checked the second ticket because it turned out to be a $50,000 top prize winner.

Wanting to confirm his win, he looked around to make sure no one was watching and beckoned the store clerk. “I told her not to go hollering when I showed her the ticket,” he told Lottery officials. “The first thing she did was gasp really loudly!”
The lucky man immediately went home to share the good news with his family. “My wife thought I was playing a big joke on her, it’s not like you win this much money every day of the week,” he joked.

The winner, who is a chauffeur, plans to put his winnings directly in the bank. “I’ll probably save a little to keep playing the Lottery,” he said happily. The man purchased his ticket from the 7-11 #21051 at 620 Reisterstown Rd. in Baltimore.