Lottery Jackpot Won By Retired Firefighter In Anne Arundel County

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A retired firefighter recently won a $2 million jackpot on a scratch-off that he bought in Millersville.

The anonymous winner and Crownsville resident was playing the $2,000,000 Gold Rush game at Royal Farms #098, located at 8200 Veterans Highway.

The winner made a random stop at the gas station convenience store. He had previously played the $30 scratch-off, so he decided to give it another try and he ultimately became a millionaire.

The 62-year-old was scheduled to see his cardiologist for a stress test on the day of his win. He canceled the appointment, however, because his heart was racing from excitement and wouldn't give an accurate base reading.

The victor and his wife plan to use the prize money to pay off bills, save and invest. The winnings may also fund a vacation and help their grandchildren.

Royal Farms #098 will collect a $2,000 bonus for selling the top-prize winning scratch-off.

The $2,000,000 Gold Rush instant ticket went on sale last year with five top prizes up for grabs.

The Maryland Lottery announced this jackpot win on Feb. 21, which was the game's one-year anniversary.

There is one $2 million top prize left, along with three $50,000 prizes and others ranging from $30 to $5,000.

Around Anne Arundel County

Another five winning lottery tickets combined for $172,867.50 in prizes last week in Anne Arundel County. Here are the details.

Prize: $100,000
Location: Glen Burnie (7-Eleven #32909, 6930 Aviation Boulevard)
Game: $100,000 Extreme Cash (Scratch-off)
Status: Claimed
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Prize: $30,000
Location: Glen Burnie (JP’s Liquor Fair, 6736 Ritchie Highway)
Game: Diamond Bingo 3rd Edition (Scratch-off)
Status: Claimed
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Prize: $20,010
Location: Annapolis (7-Eleven #25856, 980 Bay Ridge Road)
Game: Keno (Draw game)
Sold: Feb. 22
Status: Unclaimed as of Feb. 27

Prize: $12,857.50
Location: Pasadena (Crossroad Exxon, 8101 Ritchie Highway)
Game: Racetrax (Computer-animated horse racing)
Sold: Feb. 24
Status: Claimed

Prize: $10,000
Location: Arnold (Arnold Sunoco, 1506 Ritchie Highway)
Game: In the Money (Scratch-off)
Status: Claimed

Across Maryland

Around the state, 43 tickets worth at least $10,000 were sold or redeemed in the week ending Feb. 26. The Maryland Lottery paid nearly $34.3 million in prizes over those seven days.

The firefighter's win was the state's largest victory of the week.

To learn how to claim a prize, visit mdlottery.com/winners/how-to-claim.

For gambling help, head to mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-426-2537.

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