MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD — A security professional from Montgomery Village has claimed the first top prize of $30,000 from the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Crossword scratch-off game. The win comes as a significant highlight for the long-time lottery enthusiast, who has previously won $5,000 from the same game.
After undergoing surgery, the winner, who is a devoted fan of crossword scratch-offs, decided to purchase her favorite game while returning home. She discovered her fortune an hour later. Despite regularly playing the game for enjoyment rather than for financial gain, the unexpected victory left her astonished.
The sixth edition of the Bonus Crossword game was introduced last month, featuring eight top prizes of $30,000 each. The Montgomery County resident secured the first of these major rewards. Upon realizing her win at home, she and her cousin rushed to verify the prize at a local lottery retailer. While maintaining composure in public, the winner confessed to feeling overwhelmed with excitement internally.