Srijana Vosti, a 41-year-old woman from the city of Silver Spring, told Maryland Lottery officials that she bought an instant ticket to the Family Feud lottery game that cost her just $5.
The ticket was purchased at Kemp Mill Beer, Wine & Deli in Silver Spring in June, UPI reports.
“I love watching the show on TV and I love Steve Harvey,” said West, referring to the TV show that bears the same name as the lottery game.
Vosti said he initially thought the ticket only awarded him $50.But then he checked on his phone and found that he had actually won $50,000.
“I was very happy,” said the lucky winner.
Vosti said he told his family about the ticket before hiding it in a safe, but it turned out months later when it came time to cash it, he forgot where he hid it.
The player, fearing he might be eliminated before finding the ticket, frantically searched his house from top to bottom and Finally found the ticket hidden in a suitcase.
The player said, “I was very relieved to have him and to know that it is not too late.”
Vosti said his winnings would go towards paying off some family debt.
