A Baltimore grandfather walked into a Windsor Mill Wawa for a $20 scratch-off and walked out a millionaire. The longtime player hit a $1,000,000 top prize on a Triple Red 777s ticket after revealing the game’s "AUTOWIN 7" symbol, then headed to Maryland Lottery headquarters to claim his windfall. The Wawa that sold the lucky ticket will also collect a $1,000 retailer bonus, according to The MoCo Show.
How the win unfolded
According to Maryland Lottery, the winner is a devoted Orioles fan and regular Lottery player, but this is his first time landing a top prize. He described the moment he realized he had a $1 million ticket as "unbelievable." The Lottery confirms the big win came on a $20 Triple Red 777s ticket and notes it is the first $1 million claim on that specific version of the game. Four other $1 million top prizes on the $20 ticket remain unclaimed.
Where the ticket was bought
As reported by The MoCo Show, the winning ticket was sold at the Wawa located at 2845 Rolling Road in Windsor Mill. The outlet notes that the Baltimore County retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket, matching the Lottery’s announcement.
Local context
The Maryland Lottery’s write-up adds that the new millionaire has not yet decided how he will spend the money. He reportedly joked that he does not have many hobbies, but said he might use some of the cash simply to have a little fun, according to Maryland Lottery. The Triple Red 7s family of games launched on May 15, and the Lottery has been rolling out weekly roundups of recent winners as scratch-offs continue to generate sizable payouts around Maryland. For Baltimore County, the Wawa’s $1,000 bonus is a small but memorable reminder that a single ticket can turn an ordinary convenience store stop into a local headline.
