Spring has sprung a bevy of new games and ways to win with the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery returns with Nestor to discuss some of the newest Maryland Treasures art and a bunch of big winners around the state as the weather blooms in Baltimore and beyond.
- [ ] @Nestor Aparicio – Host the Maryland Treasures crab cake tour segment next Friday at Faintly’s in Lexington Market, including having fresh Maryland Treasures scratch-off tickets on hand and engaging guests in a discussion of the artwork.
- [ ] Obtain the Maryland Treasures scratch-off tickets from Roz early next week and have them available for use at the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faintly’s in Lexington Market.
- [ ] Arrange for Mike from the Maryland Lottery to attend the April 29 Home Run Riches VIP experience with contestant Angela Ruffin and record every pitch at Camden Yards for potential real-time home run highlights.
- [ ] Compile and release the finalized March sports wagering numbers by around April 10 and share the updated figures with the WNST/Baltimore Positive audience in the mid-April follow-up segment.
Maryland Treasures and Lottery Updates
- Nestor Aparicio welcomes listeners to WNST AM 1570 and mentions upcoming events, including the Maryland crab cake tour and a visit to Koco’s.
- Nestor and John Martin discuss the Maryland Treasures promotion, which includes new scratch-off tickets featuring artwork from local artists.
- John Martin shares advice on dealing with basement floods and discusses the lack of home runs in Major League Baseball.
- Nestor and John talk about the Home Run Riches promotion, where fans can win $500 for each home run hit during their selected game, and a special VIP experience for a lucky winner.
Home Run Riches and VIP Experience
- John Martin explains the Home Run Riches promotion, where fans can enter their tickets into their My Lottery Rewards account for a chance to win $500 for each home run hit during their selected game.
- Nestor and John discuss the VIP experience for the April 29 game, where a lucky winner will be in the True Blue Club to watch the Houston Astros play.
- John introduces Angela Ruffin, the winner of the VIP experience, who lives in Colesville, Maryland.
- John mentions that Mike from the lottery will be recording every pitch during the game to capture the moment a home run is hit.
Maryland Treasures Artwork
- Nestor and John discuss the Maryland Treasures promotion, which features artwork from local artists representing various aspects of Maryland.
- John explains that the artwork was chosen through an invitation for aspiring artists to share their vision of Maryland’s treasures.
- Nestor and John talk about the different elements in the artwork, including a heron, a horse and foal, a bridge (likely the Bay Bridge), and a boardwalk (representing Ocean City).
- John encourages listeners to visit MD Lottery.com to see the artwork and purchase the scratch-off tickets.
Big Spin 2 Promotion
- John Martin introduces the Big Spin 2 promotion, where players can win cash prizes and a chance to spin a virtual wheel at retailers for additional winnings.
- Nestor and John discuss the process of winning a Big Spin symbol on a $5 scratch-off ticket, which allows players to spin a virtual wheel for additional prizes.
- John explains that players who win a Big Spin symbol can come to the Maryland Lottery headquarters to spin a large wheel for even bigger prizes, ranging from $50 to $250,000.
- Nestor expresses interest in participating in the Big Spin promotion and asks about the weight of the wheel.
Spring Fling Promotion
- John Martin talks about the Spring Fling promotion, which offers players a chance to win free fast play tickets, casino cash tickets, and other prizes when they play certain draw games.
- Nestor and John discuss the different types of tickets available through the Spring Fling promotion, including $1 Press Your Luck tickets, $2 Baccarat tickets, and $20 casino cash tickets.
- John mentions that the Spring Fling promotion is timed to coincide with the end of the basketball tournament.
- Nestor and John talk about the various promotions available at the Maryland Lottery, including Second Chance promotions and buy-one-get-one deals.
Winners and Big Prizes
- John Martin shares stories of recent lottery winners, including a Prince George’s County man who won a million dollars on a $20 scratch-off ticket.
- Nestor and John discuss the excitement and disbelief that winners often feel when they win large prizes.
- John talks about a man who won $828,000 on a $20 fast play ticket, and how the magnitude of the win affects their plans and decisions.
- Nestor emphasizes the importance of playing responsibly and within one’s budget, especially when betting on sports.
Sports Wagering and Upcoming Events
- Nestor and John discuss the popularity of sports wagering during the basketball tournament and the upcoming baseball season.
- John mentions that March is typically a heavy month for sports wagering, with updated numbers expected around April 10.
- Nestor talks about upcoming events, including the Maryland crab cake tour and a visit from a Baltimore legend, John Miller.
- Nestor and John express excitement for the start of the baseball season and the beautiful weather in April.
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