A fortunate woman from Rosedale has begun the year on a high note, claiming a remarkable $1 million prize from the Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle. This significant win was announced by Maryland Lottery and Gaming following the drawing that took place on January 2.
The winner, identified as Karen L., believes that this windfall is a special sign connected to her late mother’s birthday. “I think it is my mom again. She is helping me with my retirement,” Karen expressed joyfully.
Karen purchased her lucky ticket at a 7-Eleven located at 1801 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Initially, she hesitated to check her ticket until January 5. When she finally scanned it using the lottery app, she was prompted to visit the lottery office. At first, she thought she might have won one of the ten second-tier prizes of $100,000. However, a store clerk correctly predicted that she had won the grand prize of $1 million.
Plans for the Windfall
With her newfound wealth, Karen has exciting plans. She intends to buy a new car, renovate her home, and strengthen her financial security. “It still hasn’t hit me yet,” she noted, still in disbelief over her stunning success.
About the Holiday Raffle
The Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle ran from November 3 through January 1. This year, it featured a lucrative top prize of $1 million along with ten additional prizes of $100,000 each. The raffle sold a total of 237,206 sequentially numbered tickets, with numbers ranging from 000001 to 237206.
- Top prize: $1 million
- Second-tier prizes: 10 prizes of $100,000
- Tickets sold: 237,206
Winners have 182 days from January 2 to claim their prizes. A complete list of winning numbers is accessible on the Holiday Raffle page at El-Balad. Players can also verify their tickets using the lottery’s search tool or app. Remember to play responsibly and within your means. For confidential assistance with gambling issues, support is available through mdgamblinghelp.org or by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
