Maryland Lottery players in Baltimore and Cumberland both struck six-figure gold last week, as two separate tickets hit for $100,000 amid a flurry of big wins statewide. All told, 41 tickets worth $10,000 or more were cashed during the June 8–14 reporting period, with the Lottery paying out nearly $30.2 million in prizes across all games.
Where the winners bought their tickets
According to the Maryland Lottery, one of the $100,000 prizes came from a Bingo X10 9th Edition scratch-off sold at Dollar Plus Mart in Baltimore. The other six-figure hit was a $100,000 Mega Multiplier FAST PLAY ticket sold June 10 at a Circle K in Cumberland.
The same weekly report also notes a $57,777 Lucky 7s Tripler scratch-off winner in Baltimore, along with eight $50,000 tickets sold at various locations around Maryland.
How to claim large prizes
The rules for cashing in a big win are pretty specific. Prizes larger than $25,000 must be redeemed by appointment at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore. Prizes up to $25,000 can be claimed at casino cashier windows, and winnings up to $5,000 can be handled at Expanded Cashing Authority (XCAP) locations, as reported by The Baltimore Sun.
Winners are urged to sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a safe place until the Lottery can validate and pay out the prize.
Statewide totals and context
The Lottery reports that the June 8–14 stretch produced 41 tickets worth at least $10,000 and nearly $30.2 million paid out to players across Maryland. The Maryland Lottery also notes that since its launch in 1973, it has contributed more than $20.7 billion to the State of Maryland and has awarded more than $35.5 billion in prizes.
If you suspect that slip of paper in your wallet might be a winner, the guidance is straightforward: sign the back, take a clear photo of the ticket, and contact the Maryland Lottery to set up a claims appointment. The Lottery’s "How to Claim" information and local coverage outline what identification and paperwork are required, along with claim deadlines that include a 182-day expiration for FAST PLAY and draw-game tickets, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Retailers that sell top-prize tickets may receive small bonuses, and winners are encouraged to talk with tax and financial professionals before wrapping up their claims.
