Maryland Man Wins $100,000 in Scratch-off Game
FORESTVILLE, MD—A Forestville man, Kenneth Jones, experienced an emotional drive home as he uncovered a $100,000 prize from a 50X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Overwhelmed with joy, Jones and his friend shared tears of happiness during the ride. “We cried with joy, all right! When you see the prize, you can’t believe it,” Jones said.
Jones, a dedicated player of the 50X The Cash game, had won smaller amounts previously but this was his first major win. He purchased the winning ticket at Allview Liquors in Ellicott City. During the drive home, his friend, who was driving, watched as Jones scratched off a 10X symbol to reveal the $10,000 prize, which added up to the top prize of $100,000.
The retail nightshift manager and father of six plans to save most of his winnings, with some set aside to help friends and family. Allview Liquors, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning ticket.
The 50X The Cash scratch-offs launched in January, featuring ten $100,000 top prizes, with three still up for grabs. The game also offers unclaimed prizes ranging from $50,000 to $10. It is part of the X the Cash scratch-off family and includes a second-chance promotion with drawings in June and July, offering additional prizes of $50,000 and $75,000.
Mount Vernon Store Sells Winning $17K TAKE 5 Lottery Ticket
MOUNT VERNON, NY – The New York Lottery confirmed today that a top-prize ticket from the TAKE 5 midday drawing on May 19 was sold in Mount Vernon.
A-Mart, located at 140 W Sandford Blvd, was the site where the winning ticket was purchased, with the prize amount totaling $17,666.
The TAKE 5 lottery involves selecting numbers from a set range of 1 to 39, with drawings broadcast twice daily at 2:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Winners can claim their prizes within one year from the date of the drawing.
The New York Lottery, recognized as the largest and most profitable in North America, generated $3.7 billion during the 2022-2023 fiscal year to support educational initiatives across New York State.
Bronx Deli Sells Winning $30K Ticket in TAKE 5 DrawingBRONX, NY – A lucky lottery player has hit the jackpot with a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket sold in the Bronx, the New York Lottery announced today.
The winning ticket, valued at $30,196.50, was purchased at Akram Deli & Grocery located at 4192 White Plains Rd.
The winning draw took place on the evening of May 19.
TAKE 5 numbers are selected from a pool of 1 to 39 and drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
Mount Vernon Store Sells $17K TAKE 5 TicketMOUNT VERNON, NY – The New York Lottery has announced that A-Mart, located at 140 W Sandford Blvd in Mount Vernon, sold a winning ticket for Friday’s TAKE 5 midday drawing.
The ticket is valued at $17,666.
TAKE 5 draws involve picking numbers from one to 39, with draws held twice a day at 2:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Winners of any lottery draw game can claim their prizes up to one year from the drawing date.
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