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$50K Lottery Win For Silver Spring Construction Worker At Exxon
A stop at a Silver Spring gas station netted a $50,000 win for a 30-year-old construction worker.
SILVER SPRING, MD — Lucky isn't the word most people use to describe filling up their tank at a gas station. But for one Silver Spring construction worker, his trip to the Wheaton Exxon gas station on Georgia Avenue turned into a $50,000 payday.
The 30-year-old plays lottery games several times a week, but decided to splurge on a $30 ticket while getting gas. Why? Because he was attracted to the game's artwork, which features bags of money and piles of cash, according to Maryland lottery officials.
Seemed like a pretty good gamble, considering he is now $50,000 richer.
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The lucky winner has no plans for his prize — at least just yet. According to lottery officials, the construction worker has only shared the news of his win with a few relatives.
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