BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore couple, fondly referring to themselves as “Childhood Sweethearts,” experienced a life-changing moment when they won $100,000 in the Powerball draw on Oct. 2.
The duo’s winning combination was derived from personal dates and addresses – specifically, their birthdays, birth months, and the places they resided in when they began dating. Being together for over five decades, the couple has been regular players of Lottery games, securing multiple wins in the past. However, this recent win eclipsed all their previous successes.
After realizing they had matched several numbers on their $15 ticket, the couple initially believed they had won $50,000. Their emotions peaked when they used the Maryland Lottery App to verify the ticket and discovered they had actually doubled their winnings to $100,000, thanks to the Power Play multiplier option they had chosen.
As they approach retirement, this windfall has given them much relief and excitement for the future. They shared, “What a wonderful relief this is!”
The winning ticket was purchased from Crestmount Wine & Spirits located at 7968 Washington Boulevard in Jessup. With the hope that good fortune still lingers at this retailer, the couple plans to continue trying their luck, especially with the upcoming Powerball jackpot sitting at an estimated $1.4 billion.