The Maryland Lottery has confirmed that a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Pikesville, Baltimore County. The lucky ticket matched all five white balls in Wednesday night’s draw but missed the red Powerball.
According to the Maryland Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Slade BP Gas Station, 524 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. The retailer will also receive a $2,500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
More Powerball Maryland Winners in the Same Drawing
It wasn’t just one lucky player. Four more Maryland tickets also won $50,000 each by matching four white balls plus the Powerball. These tickets were sold at:
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Royal Farms, Dundalk
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Shoppers, Germantown
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Shoppers, Laurel
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S&W Liquors, Temple Hills
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.7 Billion
Since no ticket matched all six numbers, the Powerball jackpot has now surged to an estimated $1.7 billion, making it the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The cash option for Saturday’s drawing is estimated at $770.3 million.
According to Powerball officials, this jackpot run has already generated millions in state revenue. Maryland alone has seen $47.9 million in Powerball ticket sales, with $11.9 million supporting public programs and $2.7 million going to local retailers as commissions.
Maryland Powerball Success So Far
Maryland has been particularly lucky during this jackpot roll. Since it began:
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3 players won $1 million each
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3 tickets won $500,000 in Double Play
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4 tickets claimed $150,000 each
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1 ticket won $100,000
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21 tickets scored $50,000 prizes
This streak shows Maryland is one of the hottest states for Powerball winners this year.
What Happens Next?
The $1M winner from Pikesville has not yet come forward. Winners in Maryland have 182 days from the draw date to claim their prize. Lottery officials encourage players to sign the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until claiming.