Maryland Woman Wins Two Lottery Prizes in One Visit
BALTIMORE, Md. — A Maryland woman experienced an extraordinary stroke of luck when she visited the Maryland Lottery headquarters on December 18 to claim two separate prizes at once: a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle and a jackpot from the Pick 3 midday drawing.
The Baltimore resident, who recently celebrated her birthday earlier this month, purchased her winning Holiday Raffle ticket on November 11 at the Moravia Shell Gas Station. She only realized her good fortune after returning to the store more than a month later and spotting the announcement of a winning raffle ticket. “I walked into the store and saw they sold a winning raffle ticket,” she told Maryland Lottery officials.
Her prize was from the second Early Bird drawing of the Holiday Raffle held on December 8, which awarded her $50,000. But her luck did not stop there. On the same day she claimed her raffle prize, she also won the Pick 3 midday jackpot by matching all three numbers with the combination 8-8-8. The woman described the moment as overwhelming, saying, “I lost my voice because I screamed too loud. It was a dream come true.”
She remains eligible for the $1 million top prize in the final Holiday Raffle drawing scheduled for January 2, 2026. The Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle is a seasonal event that offers multiple chances to win prizes throughout the holiday season, complementing the state’s daily and jackpot lottery games like Pick 3.
Maryland Lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets carefully and to visit official locations or the Maryland Lottery website to verify winnings. The Pick 3 game is one of the most popular daily lottery games in Maryland, with drawings held twice daily and players selecting three numbers to win prizes.
Lottery winnings can have a significant impact on recipients’ lives, and the Maryland Lottery Commission, a state agency, oversees all prize claims and ensures the integrity of the games. For more information on claiming prizes and lottery rules, players can visit the official prize claim page.
This double win adds to a growing list of remarkable lottery stories nationwide, including recent multi-million-dollar jackpots like the Powerball jackpot, which recently surged to $1.5 billion, captivating players across the country.
Maryland’s lottery proceeds support education and public services throughout the state, making each ticket purchase a contribution to community programs. The Maryland Lottery has been operating since 1973 and is part of a network of state lotteries that fund vital initiatives.
For those inspired by this story, the Maryland Lottery advises playing responsibly and reminds players that lottery games are games of chance. More details on responsible gaming can be found at the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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