SALISBURY, MD – In a stroke of luck that seemed heaven-sent, a hardworking woman from Salisbury has found the answer to her prayers with a $50,000 top prize on a Gold X20 scratch-off. Juggling three jobs, the Eastern Shore resident has clear plans for her newfound wealth, including paying off bills and sharing the prize with others. She even hinted at the possibility of cutting back to just two jobs now that her luck has taken a turn for the better.
Playing the Lottery for fun whenever she has extra cash, the Salisbury woman has been a devoted fan of scratch-off games for the past two years. Though she has previously experienced several small wins, this win on the Gold X20 game holds a special place in her heart. Describing herself as “very faithful,” she mentioned that she had been praying for a breakthrough. The Gold X20 game, which has brought her $500 winnings on multiple occasions, holds a special appeal for her.
“This is the biggest prize I have ever won,” the elated winner exclaimed, seated in the Lottery Winner’s Circle with her brother by her side. “I’m very excited!”
On the fateful day when Lottery luck smiled upon her, the 34-year-old made a stop at Wawa #555 in Salisbury while her mother was attending a medical appointment. Sometimes scratching off tickets inside the store and other times in her vehicle, the dedicated player purchased a $5 Gold X20 game along with three $1 Hot 7s scratch-offs. Carrying all four tickets to her car, she proceeded to scratch off the entire Gold X20 game. As soon as she saw that she had won the game’s top prize, she immediately called her mom. “I sat there for a little bit,” she recalled, “and then I had to get my mom from her doctor appointment.”
Her joyful mother had already shared the news with the medical professionals, who extended their warm wishes to the lucky winner. However, she has chosen to keep her exciting news a secret from everyone else.
The Lottery retailer that sold her the winning ticket, Wawa #555 located at 668 South Salisbury Boulevard in Salisbury, also shares in the excitement. As a bonus for selling a top-prize winning scratch-off worth $50,000, the store will receive a $500 reward from the Lottery. While one more top prize remains in the Gold X20 game, there are also three $5,000 prizes and several other prizes ranging from $5 to $1,000 still up for grabs.