**MARYLAND MAN WINS BIG WITH GRANDMA’S AGE-OLD ADVICE: “ALWAYS EAT AN EXTRA SLICE OF PIE”**
In a bizarre turn of events, a Maryland man is making headlines after winning a whopping $50,000 lottery prize, which he credits to a peculiar piece of advice from his grandmother.
John Smith, 32, of Baltimore, claimed the prize after matching all six numbers in the Maryland Lottery’s “Pick 6” game. But what’s even more astonishing is that he says his grandmother’s wise words, “Always eat an extra slice of pie,” played a crucial role in his good fortune.
According to Smith, his grandmother, Agnes, would often tell him that eating an extra slice of pie before making important decisions would bring him good luck. And on the day he bought his winning ticket, he just so happened to indulge in an extra slice of his favorite apple pie.
“I was getting ready to buy my ticket and I was thinking, ‘You know what, Grandma would want me to do?’ So, I ran back to the kitchen and grabbed another slice of pie,” Smith explained in an interview. “I took a big bite, and then I went and bought my ticket. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but I guess it really paid off!”
Smith’s winning ticket was purchased at a local convenience store, where he also bought a giant slice of pie to celebrate. “I figured, why not? I’m a winner, after all!” he chuckled.
When asked if he plans to share his winnings with his grandmother, Smith smiled and said, “Of course! She’s getting a pie-of-the-month club subscription. She’ll be eating like a king… or at least, a lottery winner!”
The Maryland Lottery has confirmed that Smith’s win is one of the largest prizes awarded in the state’s history, and officials are now urging residents to eat more pie before making important decisions.
As for Smith, he’s just enjoying his newfound wealth and the satisfaction of knowing that his grandmother’s advice really does work. “I mean, who needs a financial advisor when you’ve got a wise grandma and a love of pie?” he laughed.
