A Capitol Heights man has claimed a $200,000 Powerball prize after purchasing a winning ticket at a 7-Eleven in College Park, according to the Maryland Lottery. The retired construction worker bought the ticket on September 29 at the 7-Eleven located at 8900 Edmonston Road, using the quick pick option to select his numbers.
According to MD Lottery, the winner discovered his prize after checking his ticket through the Maryland Lottery app following the September 30 drawing. Initially unsure of the amount, he visited a Lottery retailer to confirm the win. Despite learning he had won $200,000, he kept the ticket in his pocket for about a week before telling his niece, who helped him arrange a trip to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.
The man officially claimed his prize on October 23 and plans to use the winnings to support himself during retirement. A longtime Powerball player and Washington Commanders fan, he said he is now considering retiring from playing the lottery after securing the six-figure prize…