PRINCESS ANNE, MD – A Somerset County man recently discovered a $50,000 Powerball prize hidden in his glovebox weeks after the drawing. The ticket, purchased at Royal Farms in Princess Anne, had been forgotten until the man decided to scan it while purchasing new lottery tickets. The ticket, purchased for the March 29 Powerball drawing, matched four white balls and the red Powerball, earning a third-tier prize of $50,000. The winner, a state employee and outdoor enthusiast, had no idea of his luck until he checked the ticket, which had been lying in his car for weeks. After realizing the win, he immediately called his wife to share the good news. The man plans to use his winnings to pay off bills and continue enjoying his favorite hobby, fishing.
Maryland Lottery officials advise all players to check old tickets, as forgotten tickets often lead to unexpected payouts. The winning ticket was sold at Royal Farms #196, a location with a history of smaller lottery wins.
