DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — A memorable cruise vacation leads to a significant windfall for a District Heights woman, resulting in a $100,000 victory in the Maryland Lottery Pick 5 draw.
After her cruise last year, the winner began playing the number 72799, spotted on her cruise paperwork, as a Pick 5 $1 straight bet. She doubled her chances by purchasing two tickets for each of the four drawings on March 30 and 31. Her persistence paid off on the evening of March 31 when her chosen combination won.
Upon claiming her prize at the Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, the Prince George’s County resident expressed a cautious approach to her newfound wealth, opting to save rather than spend. This win surpasses her previous record, a $10,000 prize won last September.
The winner’s husband, also a lottery enthusiast with several wins under his belt, highlighted the thrill of winning as a key element of their Lottery fun. The couple plans a modest celebration with family. Manokeek Wine & Spirits, the retailer where the winning tickets were purchased, will receive a $1,000 bonus for their role in selling the winning tickets.