A Maryland man gained the identical lottery sport 3 times in lower than a 12 months. According to state lotto officers, the person gained by taking part in the identical quantity every time.
The unnamed 52-year-old, who selected to stay nameless, gained $150,000 within the final 11 months on Maryland’s Pick 5 sport.
“Big Winner” Won $150K In Three Different Lottery Drawings Using The Same Numbers
For these within the fortunate quantity, all 3 times, he guess on 48548.
The man was dubbed “Big Winner” for his luck. However, he credited his spouse for the thought of utilizing the identical numbers and remaining constant.
“It hit last year and it hit again,” he stated in a press launch from the state lottery’s workplace. “My wife said, ‘Let’s play this number’ and we keep winning with it.”
Lottery officers added that the person “believes that most winners stop playing after their lucky number is drawn and incorrectly think their number will never hit again.”
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The outlet reviews that the Waldorf resident and truck driver reportedly gained his newest $50,000 on April 13 within the mid-day drawing.
That ticket was bought at Big Mouth Beer, Wine, and Liquor in Waldorf, per state lottery officers. Additionally, the shop will earn a $500 bonus for promoting the successful ticket.
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Odds Of Winning Maryland Pick 5 Game Stands At 1 In 100,000, Lottery Officials Say
Last 12 months, the unidentified man gained $100,000 from two tickets he purchased utilizing the identical numbers.
The state’s lottery web site has the chances of successful the Maryland Pick 5 sport at 1 in 100,000.
Meanwhile, “Big Winner” says he plans to proceed taking part in the lottery and driving his good luck streak.
“I play the Lottery all the time. You never know [what will happen]. You can’t win if you are not in it.”
Furthermore, the person added that he plans to make use of among the winnings to take his spouse on trip.