BALTIMORE, MD- In a stroke of incredible luck combined with a minor player error, a 40-year-old man from Beltsville turned his $100 investment in Lottery games into an astounding $50,000 payout with the Hot 777 scratch-off.
The winner discovered his lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven #23691, situated at 15585 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Initially, he spent $50 on his regular draw games but decided to utilize the remaining $50 on scratch-offs. Catching his attention was the brand-new $20 Hot 777 game, and he opted to give it a try. Although he had intended to buy just one scratch-off, a mistake led him to select two accidentally. Little did he know that the second ticket he purchased would be the golden ticket worth $50,000.
Moments after leaving the store in Montgomery County, the elated winner found out about his incredible stroke of fortune while sitting in his car. Without wasting a second, he snapped a photo of the lucky scratch-off and immediately sent it to his wife. The couple, who have been married for a decade, plan to utilize the prize money to pay off their debts.
Introduced on April 24, the Hot 777 scratch-off quickly became one of the most sought-after games in Maryland. It currently ranks as the second most popular scratch-off in the Maryland Lottery lineup.
This particular win marks the first of eight $50,000 prizes that can be claimed in the Hot 777 game. Additionally, players have the chance to win 152 prizes worth $10,000, as well as prizes ranging from $20 to $5,000. Joining the Hot 777 instant ticket family are several other games that hit the shelves on May 22, including the $1 Hot 7s, $2 Hot 7s Doubler, $3 Red Hot Cash, $5 Hot 7s Tripler, and $10 Hot 7s Multiplier scratch-offs.