BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore City woman has struck lottery gold for the second time in two months, claiming a $100,000 top prize on the Maryland Lottery’s $100,000 Crossword scratch-off game.
The lucky winner, who previously scored $50,000 on a Ca$h Plu$ scratch-off ticket in October, now boasts $150,000 in winnings from her strategic approach to playing the lottery. She selects games with multiple top prizes remaining by checking the Maryland Lottery app, a tactic that has paid off in a major way.
Her most recent win came after purchasing five $10 scratch-off tickets from Harford Citgo, located at 2330 Harford Road in Baltimore. She instantly recognized her win upon scanning the ticket using the Maryland Lottery app and immediately shared the exciting news with her daughter.
A retiree with a large family that includes two daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, the winner plans to use the money for home improvement projects but has not yet made any major financial plans. In her free time, she enjoys puzzles and playing the lottery, particularly scratch-offs and Multi-Match games.
The $100,000 Crossword game’s 8th edition launched in June with 10 top prizes, four of which have already been claimed. The Harford Citgo store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery.
This Baltimore winner proves that a strategic eye and a little luck can turn scratch-off games into major payouts.