DUNDALK, MD—A Baltimore County resident is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming the first-ever progressive jackpot prize on the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Super 777 game. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous and uses the nickname “Blessed,” took home a staggering $685,656 prize. This marks a milestone moment in his more than two decades of playing the lottery.
The winner, who calls himself “Blessed,” purchased the winning $5 ticket at Quick Mart located at 7900 Wise Avenue in Dundalk. He told Maryland Lottery officials that he is a regular scratch-off player but was inspired to try the FAST PLAY game after hearing about recent wins. His lucky streak started when he found extra cash in his car which he used to purchase a $5 scratch-off ticket that yielded a $20 win. He then used those winnings to purchase the FAST PLAY Super 777 ticket that revealed the jackpot prize.
“I knew I had hit something significant,” said the winner, who immediately recognized the significance of the “Take to Maryland Lottery headquarters” message on the ticket.
The winner plans to use the money to provide a memorable summer vacation for his children and grandchildren, as well as invest a portion for his family’s future. When asked whether he plans to continue playing, he smiled and looked toward his family before responding, “Yes, I think so, but for now, I’d like to enjoy this win. I’ve never won this much money.”
This is the first progressive jackpot prize awarded on the FAST PLAY Super 777 game.
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
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