ELKRIDGE, MD – An Elkridge couple’s longstanding difference in opinion about the value of playing the Lottery took a dramatic turn earlier this month when the husband won $50,000 on a Powerball ticket. The couple, who claimed their prize at Lottery headquarters on November 22, are experiencing a mix of excitement and disbelief at their newfound fortune.
The winner, adopting the nickname “Instructor” for his story, is a regular player of the Lottery, engaging about five times per month exclusively in multi-state jackpot games like Powerball and Mega Millions. Despite his wife’s initial skepticism about the Lottery, she is now sharing in the excitement, acknowledging her late father’s enthusiasm for such games. She expressed delight at the win, imagining her father’s joy if he were present.
When asked about plans for the windfall, the winner remained undecided. However, his wife has ideas, suggesting they save for retirement and fulfill a dream of traveling to Greece.
“Instructor” usually waits over a week to check his tickets, but this winning ticket, bought for the November 18 drawing, was checked the very next day at Lyndwood Exxon in Elkridge. The usual disappointment of “not a winner” was replaced by the thrill of a significant win.
The couple has decided to keep their win confidential, not yet sharing the news with anyone. Their unexpected victory has added an exciting chapter to their life story, with potential plans for the future taking shape.