A Charles County man won $500,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket that was given to him by his business partner during a difficult period for their general contracting business.
According to the Maryland Lottery, the winner and his business partner had experienced several stressful business setbacks when his partner’s wife purchased scratch-off tickets. His partner gave him one of the tickets in an effort to cheer him up. The $20 Gifts of Green scratch-off remained in the winner’s briefcase for some time before he decided to play it. After scratching the ticket, he initially struggled to believe he had won and visited a Lottery retailer to confirm the $500,000 prize.
“At first just a flood of relief,” the winner said. “And then gratitude for the good people I have in my life and this thoughtful gift from my partner.”…