Scratch-off surprise leads to $50K family celebration
By: Local News Report | Published: 2025-06-12 21:30:00 | Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
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EDGEMERE, MD — A scratch-off player from Edgemere handed over a $50,000 winning ticket to his son and daughter-in-law after hitting the top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Let’s Make a Deal game.
The winning ticket was purchased at Edgemere Convenience, located at 7308 North Point Road. The store will receive a $500 bonus for selling the top-prize winner.
The man, a regular Lottery player, said he only plays occasionally when he has extra change in his pocket. After buying the $5 ticket, he discovered the big win, but chose not to claim it for himself. Instead, he gifted the ticket to his family members. While his son doesn’t play the Lottery, his daughter-in-law is a fan of Racetrax.
The player said he typically scratches tickets and then settles in to watch…