ACCOKEEK, MD — An incredible turn of events unfolded in Maryland as an Accokeek resident has hit the Maryland Lottery’s top-prize 15 times over, amounting to a staggering $750,000 win.
Already familiar with the feeling of victory, this 65-year-old has frequently won smaller prizes, typically from the Pick 4.
However, this past Sunday, he tried his luck at the Pick 5 when he purchased tickets from Brother Liquors located at 12788-B Old Fort Road in Fort Washington.
ittle did he know that the same numbers he played on 15 separate tickets for the same draw would fetch him the $50,000 top prize for each one.
The Prince George’s County denizen was ecstatic upon discovering his mammoth win the next morning. In a gesture of love and newfound affluence, he told his wife that her working days had come to an end. Already poised to retire after two decades of federal service, he notes that the double retirement will be comfortably cushioned with this lottery windfall, ensuring a secure financial future for the couple.
Adding to the festivities, Brother Liquors stands to gain as well. The store will be awarded a $7,500 bonus from the Lottery, celebrating a $500 bonus for each of the 15 winning tickets sold.