A quick reminder from her sister turned into a $50,000 surprise win for a Maryland woman—and it all came down to one last-minute decision.
On her way home from work, the Prince George’s County resident got a call from her sister saying, “Don’t forget to grab your lottery tickets.” She pulled into a Wawa on Brooks Drive in District Heights and picked up a few draw game tickets along with a $10 scratch-off.
But just as she was about to leave, she had a feeling—and turned back to grab one more $5 ticket.
👉 That extra ticket changed everything.
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The ticket was from the Winning Streak scratch-off game
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It turned out to be a top prize winner worth $50,000
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The screen simply said: “Bring to retailer”
“I was trying to check how much I won, and that message popped up,” she said—realizing something big had just happened.
She officially claimed her winnings on March 12, and already has exciting plans lined up for the money:
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🛋️ New furniture for her home
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✈️ A family getaway to Belize
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🎀 Travel costs for her daughter’s cheer competitions
One reminder. One extra ticket. One life-changing moment.
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