WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND – A routine morning for a Westminster man turned extraordinary when he discovered he had won $50,000 playing the Bonus Match 5 lottery game, marking him as the third top-prize winner of this game in 2024 in Carroll County.
This fortunate individual has a daily ritual of purchasing new lottery tickets and checking the previous day’s tickets at a local Lottery retailer, often accompanied by a friend. On one such morning, while his friend found no luck, he received a surprising message upon scanning his Bonus Match 5 quick-pick ticket from the January 10 drawing: “Go to Lottery.”
Curious but unsure of the prize amount, he visited another store. The excitement was palpable as the manager, momentarily breathless, revealed that he had won the $50,000 top prize. While he remained composed, the winner admitted feeling a rush of excitement at the news.
The maintenance technician plans to use his winnings to pay off his vehicle and settle some bills. He enjoys playing various lottery games, usually opting for quick-pick numbers, except in Pick 3, where he chooses numbers based on the time he wakes up.
The lucky ticket was purchased at Wawa #590 in Westminster, located at 805 Leidy Road. As a token of appreciation for selling the top-prize ticket, the Lottery will award the store a $500 bonus.