Tennessee Man Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize While Visiting Family in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Tennessee man’s holiday visit to Maryland turned unexpectedly fortunate when a Powerball ticket he purchased during the trip won him a $100,000 prize. The man, who was visiting family in Maryland over the holidays, bought the ticket at the Dash-In store on Riva Road in Annapolis ahead of the December 24 Powerball drawing.
According to Maryland Lottery officials, the man was drawn to the ticket by the enormous $1.8 billion jackpot that was dominating headlines at the time. “I saw the jackpot and said to my family, ‘Let’s get a ticket,’” he recalled. He selected the Power Play option, which doubled his prize.
After returning to Tennessee, the man did not immediately check the results. When he finally scanned the ticket, he was initially confused by the “Go to Lottery” message displayed. Seeking confirmation, he called his brother to verify the winning numbers. “I said to my brother, ‘I think I won,’” he said.
The ticket matched four white balls plus the Powerball, which ordinarily would have earned $50,000. However, because the Power Play option was selected, the prize was doubled to $100,000. The winner has expressed plans to share some of his winnings with others while keeping a portion for himself.
This story highlights the cross-state nature of lottery play, with the ticket purchased in Maryland but the winner residing in Tennessee. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency oversees the Powerball game in the state and provides resources for winners to claim prizes and verify tickets. For more information on claiming prizes and lottery regulations, visit the Maryland Lottery official site.
The Powerball game is coordinated by the Multi-State Lottery Association, which manages one of the largest lottery jackpots in the country. Players across multiple states participate, with tickets sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For official rules and prize information, the Lottery USA Powerball page offers comprehensive details.
Lottery winnings can have tax implications, and winners are encouraged to consult the Internal Revenue Service guidelines on gambling income to understand federal tax responsibilities.
This holiday season’s Powerball excitement has brought joy to many, but few as directly as this Tennessee man who took a chance on a ticket while visiting family. His story serves as a reminder of the unexpected fortunes that can come from a simple lottery ticket purchased during a festive trip.
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