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Son Hits Books, Mom Hits $250,000
Montgomery County Woman Wins Second-Tier Prize Playing Mega Millions

 

(Baltimore) – A Montgomery County woman has found a new source of financial aid. The 54-year-old won $250,000 on her Mega Millions ticket while she was out of town, moving her youngest child into college for his freshman year. “He’s just got a bit of financial assistance, so this will help,” she said.

The winner kept her lucky ticket in her car. “I get in the habit where I’ll purchase tickets and just leave them in my car. When I get a chance I’ll scan a bunch of the tickets,” she said. When she scanned her ticket from August 15^th, she got a bit of a surprise when the ticket quick check said she was a winner. She hurried out of the store and confirmed her $250,000 win by checking the website and calling the Maryland Lottery claims office.

She’s keeping news of the win quiet. “My husband doesn’t know yet. I think he’s got a feeling that I’ve won something, but I’m waiting until I have the check before I tell him,” she said.

 The lucky winner said the winnings would come in handy with her youngest in college now. “I’ve already gotten the ‘I need money call’ already,” she said. The winning ticket was purchased at the Royal Farm convenience store on Key Highway in Baltimore City.

 

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