5 times lottery players tested their luck — and won a big prize. See the stories
National 5 times lottery players tested their luck — and won a big prize. See the stories
This list of stories outlines a woman's instinct-driven $50,000 win, a Maryland mom who bought 25 matching tickets and a retiree who scratched off a $200,000 prize with a Ravens X10 ticket.
Take a look at the stories below.
When a Maryland woman had a 'random urge,' she listened to it — and it paid off. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 1: 'RANDOM URGE' AND $5 LEAD TO BIG MARYLAND LOTTERY WIN. 'FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT'
The woman told lottery officials the win left her 'shocked' and 'happy.' | Published June 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura
A Powerball player in Georgia won a sizable prize in the lottery game's July 13 drawing, officials said. Jerry Habraken USA TODAY NETWORK
NO. 2: POWERBALL PLAYER JUST MISSES $55 MILLION JACKPOT — BUT STILL WINS BIG IN GEORGIA
Check your numbers! | Published July 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney
A lottery player won $576,900 by using the same numbers for 25 tickets, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 3: LOTTERY PLAYER BUYS 25 TICKETS WITH THE SAME NUMBERS. THEY'RE ALL WINNERS IN MARYLAND
When the woman learned she won, she called her son, officials said. | Published July 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd
A man was proven wrong when he thought a lottery ticket he bought would be a dud, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto
NO. 4: LOTTERY PLAYER WAS DRAWN TO TICKET IN MARYLAND. IT TURNED OUT TO BE 'TOP-PRIZE WINNER'
The winner rushed home to share the news with his wife. | Published October 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez
A lottery player revealed a life-changing win, but her husband thought she was pranking him. Maryland Lottery
NO. 5: LOTTERY PLAYER REVEALS LIFE-CHANGING WIN — BUT HUSBAND THINKS SHE'S 'PRANKING HIM'
'This is unbelievable. What a feeling!' | Published February 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger
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