**BREAKING: Maryland Man’s First-Ever Powerball Play Results in Life-Changing $50,000 Windfall… or So He Claims**
In a stunning turn of events, 32-year-old Dave Wilson of Baltimore, Maryland, has won a whopping $50,000 playing the Powerball lottery for the very first time. Sources close to the lottery commission confirm that Wilson’s jaw dropped so hard upon hearing the news that it nearly got stuck that way.
According to eyewitnesses, Wilson purchased his ticket on a whim while grabbing a $5 latte at a local coffee shop. “I just threw some numbers on a piece of paper and hoped for the best,” Wilson said in an exclusive interview, still shaking his head in disbelief. “I mean, I’ve spent more on a single Happy Hour tab at the Ravens’ stadium.”
The winning ticket, which Wilson dubbed “Lucky 7-Eleven” (a nod to the convenience store where he purchased it), matched all five white balls and the Powerball, securing the massive prize.
As news of the win spread like wildfire, friends and family members began to flock to Wilson’s residence, all clamoring for a piece of the action. “I’m basically a millionaire now,” Wilson joked, as his buddies started brainstorming ways to spend the newfound fortune. “I mean, who needs a down payment on a house when you can just buy a hot tub for the backyard?”
When asked about his plans for the windfall, Wilson revealed that he’s considering investing in a fleet of food trucks, a collection of exotic pets, and a personal butler. “I’m pretty sure I can afford it,” he said with a grin.
The Maryland Lottery Commission has announced that Wilson’s win is one of the largest in state history, narrowly edging out a $49,999 prize won by a Howard County resident in 2018.
As for Wilson, he’s just trying to keep his feet on the ground – or at least, not get too carried away with his newfound wealth. “I mean, $50,000 is a lot of money, but it’s not like I’m going to quit my day job or anything,” he chuckled. “Unless, of course, my boss lets me keep the company credit card. That’s basically a license to print money.”
