Last week, a monumental $1 million scratch-off win marked the biggest victory in the Maryland Lottery on the Eastern Shore. In addition to this impressive sum, other scratch-off games yielded significant wins including a $250,000 prize in Hyattsville and a $100,000 win in Jessup.
Beyond the standout wins, Maryland Lottery scratch-off and draw games collectively returned a staggering $29 million in prizes from February 9-15. Notably, eight winners across Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties each took home $50,000 in winnings. A total of 29 tickets won $10,000 or more during this period, confirming the excitement surrounding the latest lottery draws.
Players are reminded to sign the backs of their tickets and store them safely. For those participating in draw games, they must be claimed within 182 days of the drawing date, while FAST PLAY tickets must be claimed within 182 days of purchase. Detailed claiming deadlines for scratch-off tickets can be found on the Maryland Lottery’s official website.
Winners of significant prizes—those over $25,000—are required to redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which currently operates by appointment only. Meanwhile, smaller prizes can be claimed at various locations, including casinos and Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) sites.
A comprehensive list of notable winners from February 9-15 includes:
– **$1 Million Prize**: All About Cash ticket sold at High’s in Chestertown.
– **$250,000 Prize**: Money Bags ticket sold at Bill’s Wine and Liquor in Hyattsville.
– **$100,000 Prize**: 50X the Cash ticket sold at Travel Centers of America in Jessup.
– **$50,000 Prizes**: Several locations across Maryland where winners claimed 50X the Cash, MONOPOLY X200, and more.
The week also saw multiple substantial wins in FAST PLAY games and the POWERBALL, with various $25,000 and $50,000 prizes still awaiting claims as of February 17.
The excitement and hopes wealthy winnings bring to the community emphasize the lottery’s role in generating fun and dreams among players, creating an engaging atmosphere throughout Maryland. This week of winnings highlights not just the joy of chance but also how fortunate winners can come from all corners of the state.