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Joppa man wins third big Maryland Lottery prize in 27 years

JOPPA, MD—Lottery luck has struck twice for some winners, but how about three times? Douglas Eck of Harford County just won $25,000 playing Pick 5, which follows a $100,000 scratch-off win in 2008 and a $50,000 top-prize Bonus Match 5 win in 1995.

“This is my bronze medal, but I am still happy,” he said, joking about comparing the size of his $25,000 win to his previous scores.

The Joppa resident said he has played Pick 5 since the game started in February. Douglas placed boxed bets until October 14, when he placed a 50-cent straight bet for the first time in the midday and evening drawings. His number 82466 came up in the midday drawing.

“I have been playing box and I thought I would be better off playing it straight. The payout was worth it,” he said.

The 60-year-old plays the same number every day, which is based on an odometer. He bought an old truck with a broken odometer that is stuck on 82,466 miles. A retiree, Douglas said his prize will go toward bills.

He bought the winning ticket at the Royal Farms located at 500 Joppa Farm Road in Joppa.

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