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Hyattsville Mechanic Scores Big In Maryland Lottery
A coffee break for a Hyattsville mechanic led to a lucky $50,000 scratch-off win.
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A coffee break for a Hyattsville mechanic led to a lucky $50,000 scratch-off win, the Maryland Lottery announced.
“The first thing I saw looked like a $5,000 win,” the man said. “But, after I inspected it further, I saw it was $50,000.”
The 39-year-old father of three purchased the winning ticket at TJ Beer-Wine-Liquor in Takoma Park during his coffee break. He plans to pay off bills with his prize and put some of the money aside for a vacation.
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TJ Beer-Wine-Liquor Liquor located at 7669 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park earned a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize scratch-off in the game.
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