Elkridge, MD – It seems that good fortune can be patient, as a Baltimore City resident recently discovered when he realized that he had won a $30,030 Mega Millions prize almost three months after the drawing took place. The lucky winner, a construction worker, expressed his shock and gratitude upon realizing that Lady Luck had smiled upon him.
The winner shared that the number 44 has always held significance for him, making it a lucky number in various aspects of his life. Although he only plays the Lottery occasionally, he made sure to purchase a ticket on April 4th, as the date aligned with his lucky number. “Fourth day, fourth month – it had to be lucky for me, right?” he remarked.
Opting for a $15 ticket with the Megaplier feature, the winner tripled his prize. On that particular day, he played almost every game offered by the Lottery, following his usual routine of storing the tickets, including the Mega Millions ticket, in his car. As time passed and the stack of tickets grew, he eventually reached a point where he felt the need to check them.
Reflecting on the situation, he admitted, “I’m in and out of my car a lot every day. I think back now to what could have happened to the ticket, just sitting there for weeks and weeks.”
This week, the winner decided to stop by a Lottery retailer to scan his pile of tickets. As he went through them, he came across a mixture of small wins and non-winning tickets. However, his excitement soared when he saw the scanner message regarding his Mega Millions ticket. To ensure the validity of his win, he asked the clerk to run the ticket through the Lottery terminal. The clerk confirmed his win, exclaiming, “Sir, you’ve just won more than $30,000.”
Grateful for his unexpected windfall, the loyal player plans to add his Mega Millions winnings to his family’s rainy day fund. Although he doesn’t have any immediate plans for the cash, he expressed the relief and peace of mind that come with knowing the money is there if needed.
Montgomery Exxon, located at 6310 Washington Boulevard in Elkridge, played a significant role as Lady Luck’s helper in this joyous transaction.