A retiree from Maryland’s Eastern Shore received an unexpected retirement gift after winning a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize in the April 27 drawing. The lucky player, a loyal Powerball enthusiast, only discovered his win recently after the drawing.
The man from Kent County regularly buys Powerball tickets at Kent County’s Double Tap Tavern but waits weeks before checking them. Unbeknownst to him, he had a winning ticket worth $50,000 from a drawing that occurred just days before his retirement.
Excitedly, the winner realized his luck when he saw a “Go to Lottery” message after scanning his ticket, leading him to confirm the $50,000 prize with the clerk. He expressed happiness and plans to utilize the prize for paying bills and boosting his retirement fund, along with dedicating more time to his hobbies like hunting and fishing.