Player finds sixth progressive jackpot in Home Run Riches game
The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game delivered its sixth progressive jackpot, an $82,478 prize, to a lucky player in Wicomico County on Monday, July 31.
The player bought the $5 ticket at Corner Market, 1 South Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar.
Lottery officials encourage the winner to sign the back of the ticket immediately and put it in a safe location. Winners have 182 days from the date of their win to claim their prize.
Instructions on claiming prizes in person or by mail are available HERE. Players must redeem prizes larger than $25,000 by mail or at Lottery headquarters in the Montgomery Park Business Center, 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330 in Baltimore. The Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore is open by appointment only (no walk-ins). Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
The FAST PLAY Home Run Riches game has a progressive jackpot that starts at $40,000 and increases with the sale of each ticket until a winning ticket is purchased. There are 14 progressive jackpots remaining in the game.
Home Run Riches also has a second-chance promotion with prizes of $500 to $50,000. The final drawings will take place on Aug. 29. Players can win Contestant of the Game honors, giving the player $500 for being selected for a specific Orioles game and another $500 for every Orioles home run hit during the game. One of the Aug. 29 drawings will award a $50,000 prize.
