**MARYLAND MIRACLE: Local Woman’s Birthday Bash Turns into $100,008 Keno Jackpot Bonanza!**
In a stunning turn of events, 32-year-old Karen Jenkins of Annapolis, Maryland, turned her birthday into a celebration for the ages after winning a whopping $100,008 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Keno game.
According to eyewitnesses, Jenkins was over the moon (and possibly even on cloud nine) when she discovered her ticket matched all 10 numbers, securing her spot in the record books as one of the biggest winners in Maryland Lottery history.
“I was just playing for fun, and I thought, ‘Why not me?’ And then I checked my ticket, and I just about lost my mind!” Jenkins exclaimed in an exclusive interview. “I started screaming, and my cat, Mr. Whiskers, thought I was being attacked, so he hid under the bed. It was chaos!”
Jenkins, a self-proclaimed “Keno newbie,” claimed her prize at the Maryland Lottery headquarters, where she was greeted with confetti, balloons, and a hero’s welcome.
“I felt like I was walking on air,” she gushed. “The lottery folks gave me a tiara and everything! I mean, who doesn’t love a good tiara?”
When asked about her plans for the windfall, Jenkins revealed she’s investing in her passion for baking and opening her own cupcake shop. “I’ve always dreamed of making the world a sweeter place, one cupcake at a time,” she said with a grin.
The Maryland Lottery has confirmed that Jenkins’ winning ticket was purchased at a local convenience store, where the clerk reportedly did a victory dance on top of the counter.
As for Jenkins, she’s still on cloud nine, and her Mr. Whiskers is enjoying the extra treats and belly rubs that come with being a part of a $100,008 winning team.
**Stay tuned for more updates on Karen Jenkins’ cupcake empire and her next big win!**
