Maryland Mom Hits $50K on $5 Scratch-Off Ticket

A Maryland woman got the shock of her life after a quick shopping trip. Her daughter, startled by a sudden call from her father, rushed over, worried something was wrong.

Turns out, the excitement wasn’t bad news—it was life-changing: the woman had won $50,000 on a $5 Cash Blast scratch-off ticket she bought at a Dunkirk grocery store, lottery officials said. “I screamed and said I can’t believe this is happening. It looks like I won!” she recalled.

Her husband, ever the skeptic, needed to see the proof for himself. “Let me see that ticket,” he insisted—and sure enough, the win was real.

The daughter, thrilled for her mom, said, “I’m very happy for my mom.” Meanwhile, the winner hasn’t yet decided how she’ll spend the prize, caught up in the whirlwind of excitement.

Dunkirk, Maryland, sits about 45 miles south of Baltimore—a short drive for a huge surprise.

While many people enjoy lottery games responsibly, officials remind everyone that gambling can be risky for some and may lead to addiction.