Baltimore man nabs $1 million Powerball prize on impromptu ticket purchase in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—A routine trip for fruit turned into a million-dollar windfall for a Baltimore man after a last-minute decision to buy a Powerball ticket at a Parkville-area grocery store. The man, who has not been publicly identified, initially walked past the Maryland Lottery kiosk at the Safeway on Waltham Woods Road on June 2 after completing his shopping. According to […]

Two $1 million lottery prizes collected in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Two separate $1 million lottery prizes were collected in Maryland this month. Baltimore County A Baltimore County grandfather claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after matching five white balls in the June 4 drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced. The laid-back winner, who had predicted his win to his daughter earlier that day, narrowly missed the Powerball number for the […]

$1 million, $50K Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County have brought significant wins, with one lucky player nabbing a $1 million prize and another securing $50,000, the Maryland Lottery announced. The $1 million winning ticket was purchased at the Soda Pop Shop, located at 6428 Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. The $50,000 third-tier winning ticket was sold at Woodlawn Mart, found […]

Harford County man wins $500K Powerball prize

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County man is celebrating a $500,000 Powerball Double Play prize after matching all five white balls in the March 24 drawing. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the $1 Double Play option, which gives players a second chance to win with the same ticket numbers. The winner, who calls himself “Double the Fun,” […]

Mega Millions to get major overhaul: bigger prizes, faster jackpots

BALTIMORE, MD—The Mega Millions lottery game is getting a major makeover starting April 5, with bigger prizes, faster-growing jackpots, and a new built-in multiplier feature. The price of a ticket will also increase from $2 to $5. The most significant change is the starting jackpot, which will double from $20 million to $50 million. All other prize amounts will also […]

Visit to Maryland Lottery booth at Home and Garden Show delivers $50,000 Powerball prize

BALTIMORE, MD—A northern Baltimore County man who was spending a leisurely afternoon at the Maryland Home and Garden Show in Timonium on March 8 now has enough cash for a few home improvement projects. He stopped by the Maryland Lottery’s booth at the show, decided to play Powerball, and won $50,004. The Home and Garden Show is one of dozens […]