Powerball player wins in April 3 drawing
A Powerball Double Play winner is turning her $50,000 prize into a vacation and a significant community gift. The Baltimore resident matched four numbers and the Powerball on a quick-pick ticket in the April 3 Double Play drawing to score the third-tier win.
The anonymous player selected the nickname “Simboli Ruffin,” inspired by the late soul singer David Ruffin, to share the story of her Lottery luck.
“Simboli” purchased her winning ticket during a rare trip to Oak Street Station Oceanic, which is located at 2040 North Howard Street in Baltimore. On that fateful day, while picking up a few items, “Simboli” spent $20 on a quick-pick ticket for the regular and Double Play drawings that night. She never expected to win $50,000!
“I rarely play the Lottery,” she said. “It was just one of those days when I felt lucky. To win $50,000 is simply overwhelming.”
Reflecting on her good fortune, “Simboli” recalled a Lottery win from many years ago that she donated to churches and nonprofit organizations. She plans to donate this prize to her nonprofit organization, which provides shelter, meals, child care and resources to aid those in need.
“I view this as a blessing,” Simboli said. “It feels right to use these winnings to support and rebuild my community. After enjoying a well-deserved vacation, I’ll be reinvesting the money into my nonprofit to continue helping others.”
When asked if she plans to play the Lottery again, Simboli replied, “Life is a gamble, and it’s good to take risks. The best part is being able to share my winnings and help build the Baltimore community. Yes, I’ll definitely be playing again!”
