A quick-pick Powerball ticket purchased by a Salisbury dad netted him a $50,000 prize, showcasing the luck that can come from participating in lotteries. The couple had begun playing Maryland Lottery games a year ago during extended family time at home due to colds and COVID-19. The father arrived at the Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on February 6 to claim his reward, having never previously won more than $80 in lottery tickets. His winning experience was laden with coincidences, including a forgotten ticket discovered at a gas station, ultimately leading to the successful purchase of an $8 Powerball quick-pick ticket with Double Play. This feature allows players to enter a second chance drawing for a larger payout. After scanning the ticket with the Lottery app, he and his wife confirmed they matched four white balls, resulting in the couple's first significant win. With their prize, they plan to pay bills, renovate their home, and take a family vacation, all while reminding others that buying lottery tickets can indeed change lives.
