NOTTINGHAM, MD- A stroke of luck struck Nottingham resident Nikoy Woods when he decided to purchase a $3 Diamond Bingo scratch-off while at a local grocery store. The decision turned out to be a wise investment as the 19-year-old left the store with the top prize of $30,000.
Nikoy couldn’t believe his eyes when he discovered that his ticket was a winner, but he managed to hide his emotions, trying to keep the news to himself. “I didn’t want anyone in the store to know that I won,” he explained.
As a student at Community College of Baltimore County – Essex, Nikoy plans to put all his winnings towards his education. Currently majoring in Mortuary Science, he also has other exciting plans in mind. “I am going to try out for the basketball team,” exclaimed the excited winner.
The fortunate retailer that sold the winning ticket, Hye’s Grocery store at 2819 East Madison Street in Baltimore City, also shares in the joy of the victory. As a result of selling the top-prize winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $300 bonus.
The Diamond Bingo scratch-off game’s 4th edition launched on June 19, 2023, and Nikoy’s win marks the first top-prize winner of $30,000. The game still has six top prizes available, with prizes ranging from $3 to $1,000. Players continue to try their luck in hopes of uncovering more winning tickets.