**LOCAL MAN STRIKES BIG WITH SCRATCH-OFF WIN**
Baltimore, MD – A Baltimore man is ringing in the new year with a $100,000 windfall, courtesy of a scratch-off lottery ticket he received as a Christmas gift from a friend.
According to lottery officials, the man, whose name has not been released, purchased a $30 scratch-off ticket as a gift for himself last year. However, it wasn’t until recently that he decided to scratch off the ticket and check his numbers.
To his surprise, he had matched all the winning numbers and was awarded a prize of $100,000. The winning ticket was purchased at a local convenience store in Baltimore.
“I was thrilled and shocked at the same time,” said the winner in a statement. “I couldn’t believe that I had actually won such a large sum of money. It’s an incredible feeling, and I’m grateful to my friend for giving me the ticket in the first place.”
The winner plans to use the prize money to pay off some bills and save for the future. “This money will really help me get back on my feet and start fresh,” he said.
The $100,000 prize is one of the largest won in Maryland this year, and it’s a reminder that even small investments can lead to big rewards.
The Maryland Lottery has a long history of providing life-changing prizes to its winners, and this latest win is just one example of the good fortune that can come from playing responsibly.
The winning ticket was purchased on a $30 Maryland 100X scratch-off ticket, which has a top prize of $100,000. The ticket was purchased at a local convenience store in Baltimore.
The Maryland Lottery would like to remind players that they can check their tickets for wins of up to $1 million at any authorized retailer or by using the Maryland Lottery’s mobile app.
**WINNER’S DETAILS**
* Prize: $100,000
* Ticket purchased: $30 Maryland 100X scratch-off ticket
* Purchased at: Local convenience store in Baltimore
* Winner’s plan: Pay off bills and save for the future
**LOTTERY INFORMATION**
* The Maryland Lottery is a popular way for residents to win big prizes.
* Players can purchase tickets at authorized retailers throughout the state.
* For more information, visit the Maryland Lottery website or mobile app.
