BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore City bakery employee, known for his affinity for $30 scratch-offs, hit a significant $50,000 win on the Lottery’s $2,000,000 Gold Rush instant game just before Christmas. This is his second major lottery win, following a previous $100,000 victory on a similar game. He and his wife are now planning a relaxing vacation to enjoy their latest stroke of luck.
The city resident, who routinely buys a $30 scratch ticket every week, believes in the better odds and larger prizes these games offer. His loyalty to this specific price point was reinforced by his initial win a few years ago. “It’s the only way I play now,” he says.
His latest win occurred when he stopped at Discount Cigarettes on Ritchie Highway a few days before Christmas to purchase some holiday scratch-offs. Opting for two $2,000,000 Gold Rush tickets, he first won $40, which did not surprise him much. However, the second ticket revealed a breathtaking $50,000 prize.
Stunned, he returned home and silently presented the winning ticket to his wife, finally breaking the silence with disbelief. The couple, referring to themselves as the “Gold Rush Couple,” had previously dedicated their first significant win to paying bills, the mortgage, and assisting family members. This time, they intend to use their prize for “pure enjoyment,” focusing on personal leisure and travel.