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$50K Winning Lotto Ticket Bought By Lucky Grandma Who Plans To Help Her Kids, Grandkids

One lucky grandma from Prince George's County won $50,000 on a Pick 5 ticket. She plans to use the winnings to help her kids and grandkids.

For selling the winning ticket, the Prince George’s County gas station receives a bonus of $500 from the lottery.
For selling the winning ticket, the Prince George’s County gas station receives a bonus of $500 from the lottery. (Shutterstock)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A Clinton grandma can't wait to help out her children and grandchildren after winning $50,000 from a Pick 5 game. The mother of three and grandmother of six bought her winning ticket at Clinton Crossings Exxon. A retiree, she worked for 30 years at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and told the Maryland Lottery she is thankful for the big win.

“I’m going to pay on my house and will be helping my children and my grandkids,” said the 81-year-old.

For selling the winning ticket, the Prince George’s County gas station receives a bonus of $500 from the lottery.

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