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Hyattsville Dad Wins Big In Maryland Lottery
A Hyattsville man won $100,000 playing Lady Luck scratch-off. He plans to use the money to help with his son's college fund.
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A Hyattsville man claimed the first $100,000 top prize on the Lady Luck instant ticket, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday.
“This truly is a blessing,” the man said. “I got my son and now I won big, which will help with his college fund.”
The man purchased the bright-pink Maryland lottery scratch-off while visiting his local 7-Eleven. The retailer, located at 900 Chillum Rd. in Hyattsville, earned a $1,000 bonus from the lottery for selling the winning ticket.
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The lucky father dubbed himself “Lucky Daddy” when he and his family came to Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim his big win. The man said his wife was even more happy than he was.
“This will be put to good use, a good foundation for our son’s future,” said the wife. “We will take a family vacation with our 1-year-old and put the rest away for his future.”
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There are still eight unclaimed $100,000 prizes and 16 unclaimed $10,000 prizes.
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