$500K Powerball Double Play Prize Allows Contractor To Help Family

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A Prince George's lotto player recently won $500,000 in the Powerball with a double play prize.

The man was hoping he'd land the jackpot when he purchased five sets of numbers, adding the double play and power play options. The double play drawing netted him $500,000.

The avid lotto player told officials he was helping his dad and running errands. Before heading home, he stopped at the Shoppers grocery store in Largo and bought five combinations of Powerball with the power play and double play option.

“I scanned the ticket using my phone and it said $500,000,” the thankful winner said. “I was running around the house, screaming. This is life changing for me."

The Prince George’s County resident claimed his prize on April 23. When speaking at Maryland lottery headquarters in Baltimore, he said his good fortune puts him in the position to help his family. The federal government contractor also plans to take care of some of his personal needs with the win and will save the rest, he said.

“I’m just thanking God,” the winner said. “I couldn’t have imagined this happening in a million years.”

The winning ticket was purchased at the Shoppers grocery store at 806 Largo Center Drive in Largo. For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus.