These 5 lottery players tried their luck — and won. Take a look at the stories
National These 5 lottery players tried their luck — and won. Take a look at the stories
Ordinary moments led to extraordinary lottery wins for these lucky players. One Maryland man claimed a $50,000 prize from a $10 scratch-off. Meanwhile, a Missouri player simply picked three 'Full of 500s' tickets and was amazed when the third revealed a $100,000 top prize.
Read about their wins in the stories below.
A Missouri man was left in shock after seeing his prize from a scratch-off ticket. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 1: LOTTERY PLAYER THOUGHT HE WAS SEEING THINGS AFTER SCRATCHING THREE TICKETS IN MISSOURI
'I didn't know if I was seeing things,' the man said. | Published May 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jennifer Rodriguez
A Baltimore woman is still in shock after winning a big prize from a $5 lottery game. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 2: LONG-TIME LOTTERY PLAYER BUYS TICKET TO SOOTHE 'ITCHY PALM' — AND WINS BIG IN MARYLAND
She spent $5 on the game and won much more. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner
A South Carolina lottery player won $1 million in a second-chance drawing. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 3: SKEPTICAL LOTTERY PLAYER BET $1,000 THAT HIS BIG WIN WAS FAKE. THEN HE OWED HIS FRIEND
'It's the best feeling,' the South Carolina winner said. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper
A man won big after buying a $10 scratch-off, Maryland Lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 4: LOTTERY PLAYER LANDS THIRD BIG WIN WITH $10 SCRATCH-OFF IN MARYLAND. 'EXTREMELY HAPPY'
'This time, it's going into my house. The stock market's not so good these days.' | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez
Dedicated lottery player celebrates biggest win in over 15 years, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 5: LOTTERY PLAYER HAD 'SOME LUCK' OVER 15 YEARS, BUT 'NOTHING LIKE' LATEST MARYLAND PRIZE
The winner was so 'stunned' at the site of the number she scanned the ticket several times to confirm, officials said. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
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