FORT WASHINGTON, MD- A couple from Prince George’s County wasted no time turning their luck into a million-dollar fortune after matching five Mega Millions numbers. The Fort Washington pair missed the chance to become multimillionaires as their ticket didn’t match the Mega Ball, but they still walked away with a $1 million prize. The jackpot for the drawing they participated in was a staggering $820 million, but it went unclaimed, leading to a mind-boggling estimated annuity of $1.25 billion for the upcoming Friday, August 4 drawing.
The couple purchased five sets of numbers for the July 25 Mega Millions drawing at Pine Liquors, located at 9231 Oxon Hill Road in Fort Washington. When the numbers were revealed, they saw a striking resemblance with the drawn numbers – 03-05-06-44-61. However, the Mega Ball turned out to be 25, and their ticket showed 06, causing them to miss out on the jackpot but land the second-tier prize of $1 million. Their ticket was the only one in Maryland to win a $1 million prize and was one of just two such winners nationwide.
Just seven days after the drawing, on August 1, the fortunate couple claimed their big prize. When asked about their plans for the windfall, they revealed that their top priority is to purchase a house, securing a brighter future with their newfound wealth.
Mega Millions tickets are available in 47 states and jurisdictions, offering players across the country a chance to win massive prizes. The odds of winning a $1 million prize are approximately 1 in 12 million, with overall odds of winning at 1 in 24. For those eager to check the winning numbers, they can be found at mdlottery.com and are also accessible on mobile phones by downloading the free MD Lottery app.