Baltimore, MD – On June 28, a Crownsville resident arrived at the Lottery headquarters in Baltimore with a beaming smile as he claimed his $100,000 scratch-off prize. The 59-year-old player, who goes by the nickname “Happy Crownsville,” expressed his excitement and shared his experience of winning big.
“Happy Crownsville” described himself as a weekly player who enjoys trying his luck with various Lottery games, including crossword-themed scratch-offs. While he had won small amounts before, this $100,000 prize was on a whole different level. He decided to purchase the winning $10 Money Bag Multiplier scratch-off at the Herald Harbor Inn and Mini Mart in Crownsville because the ticket stood out to him. He mentioned that the vibrant colors and size of the ticket caught his eye, and since it was the last ticket available, he decided to give it a try.
After purchasing the ticket, “Happy Crownsville” sat in his truck and scratched off the first of the two instant tickets he had bought. Unfortunately, the first ticket did not reveal any matching numbers. However, when he scratched off the second ticket, he was thrilled to discover that he had won the game’s top prize of $100,000.
In disbelief, he immediately drove home to share the incredible news with his wife. At first, she thought he was joking, but once she saw the scratch-off and the matching numbers, she couldn’t contain her excitement and screamed with joy. Both of them consider this unexpected windfall as a blessing, especially because it came at the perfect time.
When asked about his plans for the prize money, “Happy Crownsville” mentioned that he intends to save the funds and invest them wisely. However, he also expressed his desire to treat his wife to a tropical vacation in Hawaii before making any significant financial decisions.
Additionally, the lucky Lottery retailer, Herald Harbor Inn and Mini Mart, located at 400 Herald Harbor Road, received a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning scratch-off. This bonus represents 1% of the prize and serves as a recognition of their contribution to the player’s fortunate experience.