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Family tradition inspires North Carolina woman's $1.2 million lottery winNews Story
I always said I was going to win, but who actually believes it? By Kate Northrop An evening family tradition gave one North Carolina woman the bright idea to try playing a similar lottery game, leading to a win of more than $1.2 million. A North Carolina resident was participating in the nightly ritual she shared with her family one evening when it inspired her to play the lottery and subsequently win a $1.2 million prize. Kathy Lopez of Newport was at home relaxing with her mom
Mar 25, 2026, 8:12 am - Todd - Lottery News

Retired North Carolina farmer played "in every drawing" for 10 years, wins $2M Powerball prizeNews Story
A decade of consistency: loyalty finally rewarded By Kate Northrop A retired farmer from North Carolina said he's played in every Powerball lottery drawing for the last ten years, and his consistency came to a head when he finally won a $2 million prize. Dietrich Kilpatrick's dedication to the lottery is unwavering, telling North Carolina Lottery officials that he's participated in every Powerball drawing for a decade. And while it may not have been the jackpot, his persistence w
Mar 23, 2026, 10:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland man uses intuition with license plate numbers and wins $100,000 in Pick 5News Story
Winner has a personal rule for playing certain lottery numbers By Kate Northrop A Maryland man stuck to a personal method of selecting lottery numbers for a Pick 5 drawing derived using license plates and won $100,000 in a single Pick 5 drawing. One Maryland lottery player took inspiration from his environment and doubled down on his chosen Pick 5 numbers, earning himself $100,000 in the process. Days before Christmas, the anonymous Prince George County resident said he kept seei
Mar 13, 2026, 8:58 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland man wins $1 million lottery prize after letting another customer ahead of him in lineNews Story
Customer unknowingly repays his kindness with a million bucks By Kate Northrop A Maryland man won a $1 million prize on a lottery ticket as a result of allowing a woman to go ahead of him in line at the store. Sometimes it pays to be nice, and sometimes it can earn you a million dollars. One Maryland man was rewarded handsomely for one such pleasant gesture when it placed him on a path to win big. A lottery winner by the name of Ryan was shopping at the Walmart on George Clauss B
Mar 3, 2026, 8:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland woman who studies lottery numbers wins second $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize in three monthsNews Story
I see things a lot of folks can't see. By Kate Northrop A Maryland lottery player who studies winning numbers has won her second $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize in the span of three months. One Maryland woman credits her spiritual gift and intuition when it comes to winning the lottery, a practice supported by her two recent Bonus Match 5 wins of $50,000. While there is no such thing as a pattern when it comes to random Maryland Lottery drawings, a Middle River woman says she someti
Feb 24, 2026, 10:52 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina man's Christmas gifts turn into $1 million second-chance lottery winNews Story
Holiday tradition delivers the best Christmas present six weeks late By Kate Northrop A North Carolina man's Christmas miracle might have been delayed, but a $1 million second-chance lottery win made it worth the wait. One North Carolina lottery fan was eager to make the best use of his Christmas gifts even if they didn't pan out like he had hoped. His approach was well-awarded when he found out he won a $1 million second-chance prize in the lottery. Ray Abbott of Raleigh always
Feb 18, 2026, 8:41 am - Todd - Lottery News

Tennessee man wins $100,000 Powerball prize while visiting MarylandNews Story
Winner returned home with more than just memories By Kate Northrop A Tennessee resident left his vacation in Maryland much richer after buying a lottery ticket in the state and winning a $100,000 Powerball prize. One Tennessee man was visiting Maryland for the holidays and knew he couldn't miss out on participating in a drawing for a huge Powerball jackpot while away from home. Over the winter holidays, the Powerball jackpot had reached an astounding $1.8 billion for the Dec. 24,
Feb 11, 2026, 9:02 am - Todd - Lottery News

North Carolina siblings split $200,000 lottery win in "pact" made years agoNews Story
Long-standing agreement between brother and sister holds real weight By Kate Northrop A North Carolina sister remained true to her word after buying a lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $200,000 and voluntarily splitting the winnings with her brother. Two North Carolina siblings are sharing the glory of winning a $200,000 prize in the lottery after one of them struck it big on a scratch-off ticket. Years ago, Ivan Barrett of Goldston and Beverly Berryman of Sanford made a
Feb 10, 2026, 10:03 am - Todd - Lottery News

Maryland woman credits late mother for winning $1 million top prize in Holiday RaffleNews Story
Lucky player tells of uncanny connection to raffle drawing By Kate Northrop The $1 million winner of the Maryland Lottery's first-ever Holiday Raffle said she believes her late mother had something to do with it. A Maryland lottery player revealed a coincidental connection between her late mother and the Maryland Lottery's new Holiday Raffle, in which she won the game's $1 million top prize. Karen L. of Rosedale didn't know it, but she was about to have the greatest start to a ne
Jan 15, 2026, 9:09 am - Todd - Lottery News

"I can't believe it!" North Carolina man hugs store clerk after winning $2 million prizeNews Story
Celebration of pure joy erupts in store after prize reveal By Kate Northrop A North Carolina lottery winner experienced a moment of unbridled delight upon discovering his $2 million win, embracing the store clerk who sold him the ticket. It was all smiles, hugs, and celebrations in a local convenience store when one North Carolina man discovered he had won $2 million on a lottery ticket. Sheldon McDougald of Broadway stopped at the Circle K convenience store on Broadway Road in S
Jan 14, 2026, 7:43 am - Todd - Lottery News