Store Visit for Injured Friend Turns into $100,000 Payday Payout

September 28, 2012

Mt. Airy Man Wins a $100,000 Top Prize Playing 10X Payday Payout Scratch-off

Helping a friend out with a little extra money paid off big for a Mt. Airy man. In over 20 years of working, the man and his wife can’t remember taking more than a couple days off. The coupled decided to take a day off recently to help a friend with a broken arm. When they went to the grocery store for the friend, the hardworking landscaper and housekeeper scratched a 10X Payday Payout scratch-off and won a $100,000 top prize.

When he went back to their friend’s house with the groceries, the 43-year-old was shaking with excitement as he showed them the winning scratch-off. Along with helping with bills and home improvements, the lucky winner said he has some special plans for a portion of the extra money. Since emigrating from El Salvador 22 years ago, he and his wife have only returned home once, and they plan to use the winnings to visit family. The winning ticket was purchased at Best Beer, Wine N Deli on Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg.

BM5 Doubler Results in $250,000 Taxes-Paid Win for Mt. Airy Man [VIDEO]

June 20, 2012

Three winning Bonus Match 5 tickets, plus two “Doublers”, plus taxes paid on all top prizes, added up to Daniel Hardiman, Jr. walking away with $250,000 – free & clear! Arriving at Lottery Headquarters with his family in tow, Daniel recounted his remarkable Bonus Match 5 win.

“Got to play to win is what Uncle Dave always says,” the winner’s dad, Daniel Hardiman, Sr., told Lottery officials. So it isn’t any wonder that Daniel Jr. did just that. The Hardiman men all work at the family-owned business D.J. Towing and Salvage. It’s a ritual for them to go to the Royal Farms stores to get Lottery tickets, coffee, gas and snacks and to check the previous day’s Lottery tickets. “We are always together,” Daniel Jr. said. While making that daily stop at a Royal Farm store on Thursday, Uncle Dave repeated his favorite phrase, “Got to play to win.” He also told them, “Don’t forget your numbers.” Heeding his reminder, Daniel, Jr. purchased three identical Bonus Match 5 tickets with his chosen numbers. Two of those tickets received “Doublers” — all were winners, bringing the total winnings to $250,000 taxes paid!

“I checked the numbers on the ticket checker in the store,” said the 27-year-old. Then I called the Lottery to confirm the $250,000 winning tickets. I felt stuck, like I couldn’t move.” The big surprise though, Daniel Sr. told Lottery officials, was when they all arrived at Lottery headquarters and his son found out the taxes would be paid on the $250,000. “Daniel Jr. and his Uncle Dave were super happy then,” Daniel Sr. said with a smile. Although the four Hardiman men are the only ones who know of Daniel’s $250,000 taxes-paid windfall, they do plan to tell a few family members some time in the near future.

Reminiscing about when he was around the age of seven and wanting to help his dad with the family business, the lucky winner said he plans to use his prize money to invest in the operation. The winning ticket was purchased at Royal Farm, located at 25 Augustine Hwy. in Elkton.

Through July 8, the Maryland Lottery will pay the estimated taxes on all Bonus Match 5 top prizes. During that time, players also have the chance to double their winnings. Randomly, Bonus Match 5 tickets will have the word “Doubler” across the top of the ticket. If that ticket is a winner, the prize will automatically be doubled.

The Hardiman men have a big thumb’s up for Bonus Match 5 Doubler!

Mt. Airy Couple Wins $50,000 Prize

December 7, 2011

David Johnson, Jr. from Mt. Airy celebrates his
$50,000 Black Jack scratch-off win!

Takes Home Black Jack Scratch-Off Top Prize

David Johnson, Jr., and his wife Theresa, have been hoping for a financial miracle so that they can move David’s father back to Maryland from Missouri. They received that miracle last night when David scratched his way to a $50,000 Black Jack ticket top prize.

On his way home from getting an oil change, David noticed a few small winning scratch-offs in his car and decided to stop at the store. With his winnings, he purchased one Black Jack scratch-off.

“After I got gas, I scratched the ticket right there at the gas pump,” he said. “At first I thought I had just won $5, but as I kept scratching the ticket, $10,000 popped up. I then thought I won $10,000, until I looked at the rest of the ticket and saw I had a really big winner!”

David’s wife, Theresa, told Lottery officials that she had been trying to figure out a way to get a down payment on a condo so David’s father could live close to the family. “When my husband called me and told me he had won, I just got goose bumps,” she said.

The 42-year-old said he used his lucky silver half dollar that is dated the same year his mother, who passed away a few years ago, was born. “It’s like she helped us.”

Besides helping his dad, David plans to also save the rest. His winning ticket was purchased at High’s on Twin Arch Road in Mount Airy. There are currently five remaining $50,000 top-tier Black Jack prizes.

RAVENS RITUAL OF THE WEEK – WEEK 3

September 23, 2011

The week 3 Ravens Ritual of the week winner is Anthony Arnone from Mt. Airy. For every Ravens game Anthony, family and friends gently rub this stuffed Raven Bird for good luck. As a Ravens Ritual of the Week winner Patrick win’s a Maryland Lottery Baltimore Ravens stadium blanket and 100 Extra Yards toward his favorite Ravens Cash Fantasy prize.

Do you wear a lucky Ravens jersey? Do you watch the game from your same lucky chair? Tell us your Ravens Ritual by posting a photo or video with a short description and you will automatically be entered to win great Maryland Lottery and Ravens prizes.

Mount Airy Man Weathers Storm to Claim $50,000 Prize

September 8, 2011

Robert Gemmell claims his $50,000 Crossword Multiplier top prize!

Wins Top Prize on Crossword Multiplier Scratch-off

Heavy rain and flooded streets didn’t prevent Robert Gemmell from making his way from Mount Airy to Lottery Headquarters yesterday. The 80-year-old arrived with his two daughters by his side, a bit wet, but happy none-the-less to claim his big Lottery win. “The dark clouds seem to follow us to Lottery headquarters, but it was clear skies in front of us,” said Robert.

The retired engineer was at home in front of the TV when he scratched his winning ticket. “I had two tickets and won on the second,” said the winner. He added that he has been playing the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off since it came out in April. “I didn’t get anything for having five red words, so I wondered what I would get for having six.” He was delighted to discover it was the ticket’s top prize of $50,000.

Robert quickly called to share the news with his two daughters. With his winnings, the widower plans to go to Phoenix to visit his son and help out his three children and five grandchildren.

The winning ticket was purchased at Cork and Bottle, located at 4305 Ridge Rd. in Mount Airy.

Getting to Work Early Pays-off for Mt Airy Man [VIDEO]

August 2, 2011

Car Dealer wins first $100,000 top-prize on 10X Cash Scratch-off

An unexpected call from your boss asking you to come in early could make anyone a bit out of sorts, but not Mount Airy resident Francis Przybylek. Reporting for work this morning was just part of the chain of events leading to his purchase of a $100,000 top-prize winning 10X Cash scratch-off ticket.

Przybylek, a car dealer for Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Mount Airy, was asked to ferry a car to another lot in Frederick. When he arrived at work plans had changed and he suddenly had time on his hands until his normal shift began. He used his extra time to run errands and pick up a couple scratch-offs at the local supermarket. “I bought two $5 scratch-off tickets and lo and behold, one of those tickets won $100,” said the grinning 68-year-old. “I used $20 of my winnings to purchase two $10 scratch-offs and one of them won me $100,000.”

When he returned to the car lot, his boss sent him and a co-worker to the Lottery offices to claim the prize. “They were all very excited for me,” said the father-of-three. Francis, who is scheduled to work at the lot this evening, says he’ll still probably be reporting to work.

While relaying the story to Lottery officials, the happy winner fielded calls, sharing the excitement with his wife of 38 years and one of his sons. Although he has no immediate plans for the winnings, he thinks he may use a small portion of the prize money for home improvements and save the rest. The winning ticket was purchased at Safeway #1926 located on East Ridgeville Blvd. in Mount Airy.

“I bought two $5 scratch-off tickets and lo and behold, one of those tickets won $100,” said the grinning 68-year-old. “I used $20 of my winnings to purchase two $10 scratch-offs and one of them won me $100,000.”

Cinema Cash 2nd Chance Contest Winners Announced [PHOTOS]

May 18, 2011

MGM Movie Premiere Experience
Steven Prince from Mt. Airy

MGM Home Theater Package
Marylou Bayliss from Baltimore

Cinema Cash Movie Tickets for a Year ($1,000 Gift Card)
Pamela Keeling from Knoxville
Dona Bishop from Little Orleans
James Piercefield from Baltimore

25 Win Private Meet and Greet and Autograph Session with Jonathan Ogden

October 21, 2010

25 All-Pro and Hall-of-Fame Ravens Cash Fantasy players* won two VIP passes to attend a private meet and greet and autograph session with former Ravens All-Pro tackle Jonathan Ogden at Padonia Station on Monday, October 25th.

WINNERS
Kenny Beall from Lothian
Lisa Casey from Pasadena
Lisa Cotton from Baltimore
Charles Ensor from Baltimore
Tammy Gholston from Catonsville
Dianne Guy from Baltimore
Adam Harvey from Parkville
Dave Hodge from Frederick
Glory Hunter from Upper Marlboro
Diane Jablonski from Ocean Pines
Bobby Maddox from Baltimore
Tom McFadden from Mt. Airy
Darlene McNeal from Rising Sun
Rex Miller from Pasadena
Betty Moore from Arnold
Lynda Neser from Ellicott City
Rony Pressard from Silver Spring
Ray Robertson from Parkville
Harold Shover from Hampstead
Rick Stielper from Fallston
Gina Stratakes from Cockeysville
Elnora Taylor from Waldorf
Jodi Williams from Randallstown
Phyliss Wilson from Centreville
Pamela Zavala from Cockeysville

If you aren’t a winner don’t forget that we’re giving away $2,000 cash (four $500 prizes), tickets to a future Ravens home game and more at the Ravens Cash Fantasy party from 6-8 PM. Plus, there will be an interactive question and answer session with Ogden that all attendees can participate in.

*Extra Yards totals as of Sunday, October 17 at 11AM.

Lottery Hits a Home Run with “Hit It Here” Orioles Promotion [VIDEO]

May 17, 2010

The Lottery has once again teamed up with the Baltimore Orioles for an exciting second-chance contest. Lottery players who mail in two non-winning Reese’s™ scratch-off tickets will have the chance to become a Fan of the Game.

Beginning June 4^th, a Fan of the Game will be randomly selected for every remaining 2010 Orioles home game and will be announced during the top of the first inning on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), the official television network of the Orioles. If an Orioles player hits a home run that hits the Maryland Lottery Hit It Here sign in centerfield, the Fan of the Game selected for that game will win $100,000. If a home run is not hit, or if an Orioles home run that is hit does not hit the Hit It Here sign, the Fan of the Game for that game will win $100 worth of Reese’s™ scratch-off tickets and entry into the Grand-Prize drawing. At the end of the promotion, a Grand-Prize winner will be selected to win a trip for two to Orioles Spring Training in Sarasota, FL. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, October 6th.

Visit www.mdlottery.com/hitithere for rules and more details.

Hit It Here Fans of the Game

Friday, June 4 -- Christopher Scott from Ft. Washington
Saturday, June 5 -- Richard Farver from Taneytown
Sunday, June 6 -- Barbara Binkley from Halethorpe
Tuesday, June 8 -- William O’Connor from Owings Mills
Wednesday, June 9 -- Mark McClelland from Cockeysville
Thursday, June 10 -- Rose Myers from Nottingham
Friday, June 11 -- Niazi Al-Aswadi from Potomac
Saturday, June 12 -- Daniel LeBrun from Baltimore
Sunday, June 13 -- Elaine Biernat from Baltimore
Tuesday, June 22 -- Latoya Kenion from District Heights
Wednesday, June 23 -- Tina Jacobs from Hurlock
Thursday, June 24 -- Kelly May Baggerly from Nottingham
Friday, June 25 -- Cynthia Prize from Clinton
Saturday, June 26 -- Frederick Donovan from Baltimore
Sunday, June 27 -- Tameka Brown from Silver Spring
Tuesday, June 29 -- Lillie May Campbell from Baltimore
Wednesday, June 30 -- J.R. Massey from Baltimore
Thursday, July 1 -- Eric Snyder from Ocean City
Friday, July 16 -- Angela Lane from Easton
Saturday, July 17 -- Robert Wehland from Stevensville
Sunday, July 18 -- Ashley Baker from Baltimore
Monday, July 19 -- David Lotts from Roanoke, VA
Tuesday, July 20 -- Inez Blement from Baltimore
Wednesday, July 21 -- Gregory DeGross from Baltimore
Thursday, July 22 -- Denise Clarkson from Rising Sun
Friday, July 23 -- Brandon Bazemore from Windsor Mill
Saturday, July 24 -- Tomas Sutjiaro from Silver Spring
Sunday, July 25 -- Dana Becker from Baltimore
Tuesday, August 3 -- Russell Meyer II from Burke, VA
Wednesday, August 4 -- Gerald Dunn from Westminster
Thursday, August 5 -- Valerie Allen from Leonardtown
Friday, August 6 -- Yolanda Jackson from Mt. Airy
Saturday, August 7 -- Mark Widman from Catonsville
Sunday, August 8 -- Chereese Barrett from Baltimore
Monday, August 9 -- Tanya Cooper from Annapolis
Monday, August 16 -- Sylvia Taylor from Westminster
Tuesday, August 17 -- Barb White from Baltimore
Wednesday, August 18 -- Carolyn M. Williams from Baltimore
Thursday, August 19 -- Trula Hein from Fallston
Friday, August 20 -- Michael Pederson from Baltimore
Saturday, August 21 -- Gerri Purkey-Oho from Kingsville
Sunday, August 22 -- Sondra Krebs from Finsburg
Tuesday, August 31 -- Cheryl Cole from Brookeville
Wednesday, September 1 -- Dorothy Jenkins from Brooklyn
Thursday, September 2 -- Nancy Burke from Parkville
Friday, September 3 -- Lori Lasser from Machanicsville
Saturday, September 4 -- Megan Bjorklund from Baltimore
Sunday, September 5 -- Chris Moran from Frostburg
Monday, September 13 -- Ray Callaway from Crisfield
Tuesday, September 14 -- Keisha Sawyer from Baltimore
Wednesday, September 15 -- Donna Morris from Westminster
Friday, September 17 -- Naomi Bennett from Baltimore
Saturday, September 18 -- Charles Clauss from Glen Burnie
Sunday, September 19 -- Linda Montgomery from Joppa

The Reese’s scratch-off launches today, Monday, May 17. It is a $2.00 ticket with a top prize of $20,000. Look for it at a Maryland Lottery retailer near you.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ravens Cash Fantasy Season Tickets for Life Winner

February 8, 2010

Season Tickets for Life
Kimberly Feather from Pasadena

Season Tickets for 2010
James Roberson from Silver Spring
Adam Carte from Glen Burnie
Stephen Taylor from Westminster
Karen Kaiser from Glen Burnie

2010 Skybox Tickets
Chris Baughan from Baltimore
Orion Flaherty from Baltimore
Jacqueline Brewington from Waldorf
Sandra Fields from Aberdeen
Joseph Parker from Baltimore
Scott Nieman from Lusby
Steven Luber from Mt. Airy
Deborah Valentino from Gaithersburg
Bernard Mills Jr. from Hagerstown
Jane Heill from Cockeysville
Stephanie Hansen from Baltimore
Robert Deener from Brunswick
Steven Thomas from Hagerstown
Joe Fish from Sykesville
Rita Gaither from Pasadena
Stephen Toth from Street
Mark Hasenei from Havre de Grace
Ken Case from Pasadena
Deborah Rayman from Baltimore
Lisa Casey from Pasadena

Autographed Footballs
Karen Simpson from Baltimore
Charlene Dudley from Glen Burnie
Willis West from Baltimore
Dorothy Johnson from Baltimore
Roseanne Kelly from Germantown
Linda Collins from Elkridge
Charles Jones from Baltimore
Laura Jones from Frederick

Game Worn Jerseys
Ron Williamson from Baltimore
Jim Molinelli from Columbia
Artur Demiri from Owings Mills
John Zimmerman from Joppatowne

Autographed Photos
Marvin Arthur from Riverdale
Tracy Beale from White Hall
Monica Beczkowski from Bel Air
John Beever III from Chester
Kimberly Bradds from Edgewood
Bill Bradley from Baltimore
Daniel Burneson from Odenton
John Cinquegrani from Westminster
Richard Cole from Seven Valleys
Michael Council from Landover
Randy Dare from Stevensville
Bradley Duruttya from Brunswick
Michael Evans from Glen Burnie
Joe Evans, Jr. from Baltimore
Natasha Fenwick from Prince Frederick
Jake Freiert from Reisterstown
Donald Gallagher from Severn
Cathy Gentry from Baltimore
Cam Glaws from Charleston, SC
Malynda Goggins from Baltimore
Paula Gore from Ellicott City
Mark Greenwald from Lonaconing
Emily Grove from Reisterstown
Shannon Grove from Bel Air
Sandra Grzybowski from Ocean View, DE
William Hartsock from Dundalk
Jeff Hendershot from Hanover
Jachelle Hill from Lanham
Francis Hissey, Jr. from Glen Burnie
Susan Holthaus from Parkville
Karen Howard from Baltimore
Jay Hufty from Indian Head
Rhonda Jackson from Lusby
Theresa Kinnear-Till from Damascus
Kenneth Kisiner from Pasadena
John Lawler from Mt. Airy
John Leakey, Jr. from Reisterstown
Daria Lovejoy from Silver Spring
Leslie Lowry-Lewis from Sykesville
Frada Lynn from Baltimore
Keith Makin from Dundalk
Rudy Marroquin from Baltimore
Teri Marshall from East New Market
Sarah Martin from Rising Sun
Michael Martin from Dundalk
Barbara Martin from Perry Hall
Brian McCarthy from Rockville
JoAnn McDermitt from Olney
Lee McDorman from Delmar
Robert Noel from Fallston
James Oliver from Baltimore
Mark Pallozzi from Baltimore
Ronald Parker from Baltimore
John Pasterniak from Baltimore
Emmanual Paulo from Germantown
Frederick Pilger from Glen Burnie
Paul Prestianni from Baltimore
Damien Robinson from Bel Air
Carol Rudy from Glen Burnie
Melvin Simpson from Pikesville
Jerry Smith from Baltimore
Henry Smith from Grasonville
Kelly Smith from Severn
Martin Stewart from Jessup
Susan Thompson from Ellicott City
Susan Trabing from Baltimore
Scott Trask from Stevensville
Anna Tzikas from Baltimore
Richard Ullman from Stewartstown, PA
Elizabeth Vernon from Riverdale
Justin Virts from Glen Burnie
Godfrey von Nordeck from Edgewood
Thomas Walters from Perry Hall
Harriet Watkins from Reisterstown
Roger Weaver from Columbia
Matthew Wech from Cockeysville
Corey Weimer from Baltimore
Robert Whittington from Clear Spring
Carol Wieczorkowski from Nottingham
James Wolfe, Jr. from Annapolis