Maryland Man’s $10 Ticket Wins $140K Jackpot

Sometimes luck shows up when you least expect it. That’s exactly what happened to Maryland’s own Scott Twigg earlier this month.

On Sept. 7, Twigg walked into a Cumberland convenience store looking to grab his go-to scratch-off. But the ticket he wanted wasn’t in stock. Instead, he picked up a few $5 FAST PLAY tickets, cashed in some small wins, and then decided to roll the dice on a $10 FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers ticket. That small switch made all the difference.

At first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Twigg scanned his ticket and saw a message directing him to the cashier. Curious but calm, he handed it over—only to be told the kind of news every lottery player dreams about.

? “Because you just won the jackpot,” the cashier told him.

Turns out, one of Twigg’s numbers matched the winning icon for the game’s progressive jackpot—a whopping $140,569. What started as a routine ticket run turned into a life-changing payout.

Twigg, who manages a restaurant, already knows where the money’s going:

• Buy a house

• Get a new car

• Save the rest

He says he still plans to work hard, but the win will finally let him “breathe a little easier.”

Cumberland, tucked away in northwest Maryland, is now home to a story that proves a simple twist of fate can flip an ordinary day into something unforgettable.

?? Reminder: While many enjoy playing responsibly, gambling can become addictive. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 for support.