PASADENA, MD- A fortunate individual woke up $50,000 richer this morning as the Maryland Lottery announced the latest top-prize winner in the Bonus Match 5 drawing held on Thursday night, August 3.
The winning ticket was sold at Green Valley Marketplace, located at 8095 Edwin Raynor Boulevard in Pasadena. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn, which were 7, 9, 11, 20, and 22. The Bonus Ball for the drawing was 21. Lottery officials are urging the lucky winner to sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a secure place. The winner has up to 182 days to claim the prize.
This remarkable win marks the 21st top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket sold in 2023.
The joyous news also brings celebration to the Anne Arundel County retailer, as the Maryland Lottery will reward Green Valley Marketplace with a $500 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket in the game.
Players who believe they might be holding the winning ticket should follow the instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail, which are available on the Maryland Lottery website. For prizes exceeding $25,000, players can redeem them by mail or by visiting the Lottery headquarters located in the Montgomery Park Business Center at 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore operates by appointment only, so players are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance on the Maryland Lottery website.
Bonus Match 5 drawings occur every day of the week, providing players with ample opportunities to participate and win. To play, players choose five numbers from 1 to 39. The Bonus Ball is drawn from the remaining 34 numbers, offering extra chances to secure a win. To be a winner, a ticket must match five, four, or three of the original five winning numbers selected in the drawing. Matching the Bonus Ball number gives players a chance to win by matching just four, three, or two of their original numbers.