A retired state employee from the Eastern Shore has struck lottery gold, winning the first top prize of $100,000 on the Maryland Lottery’s new Money Drop scratch-off game. The lucky ticket was purchased in Wicomico County by her husband.
A Surprise Win
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her story at the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. Not a regular lottery player, she usually only plays Powerball during high jackpots. However, luck was on her side this time with a scratch-off ticket given to her by her husband.
A Shocking Discovery
The couple’s routine evening turned extraordinary when the winner decided to scratch off the $10 Money Drop ticket. Initially expecting nothing, she was shocked when her husband scanned the ticket and found out they had won $100,000.
Plans for the Prize
The couple, keeping their win a secret, plans to use the windfall wisely. The winner intends to save most of the prize, invest in home renovations, and share some funds with the retailer who sold the winning ticket.