**MARYLAND MAN STRIKES GOLD WITH LAST SCRATCH-OFF TICKET IN ROLL**
A Maryland resident is celebrating a significant windfall after purchasing the final scratch-off ticket in a roll, which turned out to be a $50,000 winner.
According to the Maryland Lottery, the lucky ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The store owner, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the ticket was the last one in the roll and was purchased by a regular customer.
The winning ticket was for the “Lucky Stars” scratch-off game, which features a top prize of $50,000. The ticket’s owner, whose name was not released, matched all five numbers and won the top prize.
“I was just buying a ticket on a whim,” the winner said in a statement. “I didn’t even check the numbers at first. I just put it in my pocket and went home. When I checked the numbers, I couldn’t believe it. I was screaming and jumping up and down!”
The winner opted to take the cash value of the prize, which was $50,000.
The Maryland Lottery reported that the winning ticket was sold on February 22nd and was claimed on March 1st. The store where the ticket was purchased will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The “Lucky Stars” scratch-off game is a $5 ticket that features a range of prizes, from $5 to $50,000. The game is one of several scratch-off games offered by the Maryland Lottery, which supports various state programs, including education and senior services.
This win marks a significant milestone for the lucky ticket purchaser and serves as a reminder that sometimes, the last ticket in the roll can be the most fortunate of all.
