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Maryland Grandfather Wins $50,000 Bonus Match 5 Prize With Grandchildren's Ages

He credits choosing his grandchildren's ages, a practice the Maryland Lottery says many players favor.

Overview

  • John Lang of Maryland matched all five numbers in a Bonus Match 5 drawing for $50,000 after using the ages of his grandchildren, which he updates each year.
  • He bought and checked the ticket in Baltimore County, where a store employee told him in person, “Mr. John, you just won $50,000.”
  • The Maryland Lottery publicized the win and highlighted that many participants select numbers tied to personal milestones.
  • Lang says he will direct the money to home repairs and savings rather than any extravagant purchases.
  • In a separate case shared by the Lottery, an anonymous Maryland player won $200,000 after playing a truck’s license-plate number 19363.