Maryland man wins $5 million from scratch-off game celebrating Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary, according to the Maryland Lottery.
Troy Deneau from Eastern Shore became the second winner of the $5 million prize from the 50 Years scratch-off game.
“We are very grateful for this win,” Deneau told the Lottery.
Deneau is the proud of a fire-protection company that operates along the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware, the Lottery said. With decades of experience working for the company, he took charge as the owner eight years ago.
He has been playing the 50 Years instant game since it launched in February 2023. He has won $100, $200, and $10,000 on different 50 Years instant tickets.
On Feb. 1, Deneau purchased three 50 Years instant tickets. He won $75 on the first scratch-off and got nothing on the second. However, he struck luck on the third scratch-off and won the game’s top prize of $5 million.
He and his wife Rachel claimed the $5 million prize on Feb. 5 at Maryland Lottery headquarters.