Hey there, lucky friends! If you’ve been feeling that itch in your right hand, it might just be the universe telling you it’s time to cash in on some Christmas luck. Maryland Lottery players are bustling with excitement this new year as thousands of folks found extra cash in their pockets courtesy of the Holiday Raffle!
Can we get a little drumroll for our lucky millionaire? That’s right! One very fortunate individual won a whopping $1 million ticket! The winning ticket number 136188 was sold at a 7-Eleven on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Now, that’s what we call a holiday miracle!
But wait, there’s more! A bunch of other players who maybe didn’t snag the big prize are still popping the bubbly—10 lucky winners each scored $100,000! Talk about a great way to kick off the year. Let’s hear it for ticket numbers 032694, 050444, and their high-roller buddies who also hit it big. You can feel the excitement in the air!
And if you think your ticket just might be a winner, don’t trash it! Even if you didn’t win the jackpot, there are plenty of smaller prizes ranging from $50 to $500 up for grabs. That means if you’ve got those digits, it’s a celebration all around!
Though ticket sales for this round are wrapped up tighter than last year’s Christmas gift, Maryland Lottery officials are reminding everyone to double-check their tickets. You never know; that small prize could fund your next big date night or grocery shopping spree!
Over 237,000 tickets were sold since this raffle kicked off in November, which means every ticket sold also contributed to state projects—over $13 million has gone right back into the community. That’s right, even if you didn’t win, you indirectly supported something good while playing the game!
Now, here’s the scoop for players who’ve been bitten by the lottery bug: You’ve got until 9:45 PM tonight to check your numbers before that exciting drawing at 10:59 PM. Fingers crossed, and who knows? You could be the next one to shout out your gratitude for a $1 million ticket!
The energy at game locations like the Sunoco in Catonsville is contagious, with people entering and exiting like it’s a concert venue. Some folks are chatting about how they’ll spend their winnings, while others are getting that benevolent itch, dreaming of sharing a piece of their jackpot with the community. Sweet friends and co-workers, you might want to brush up on your ‘thanks for the coffee’ skills!
