A resident of Hanover, Maryland, says her gut feeling led her to a life-changing moment when she scored a $100,000 lottery prize.
Her journey to this moment began months ago when she and her fiancé had a lucky streak, collectively winning $10,000 from various tickets. Encouraged by their string of success but careful not to push their luck too far, the couple decided to take a break from playing the lottery.
That pause in play lasted until recently when, as the woman described it, intuition struck again.
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“One day on a whim, on my way home from work, I just decided to pick a store,” she told the Maryland Lottery.
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Though she had a preferred game in mind, her original choice wasn’t available due to limited stock. This led her to pick up a ticket from the $5,000,000 Fortune game instead. She purchased it at the Crofton Liquors in Crofton, Maryland.
Rather than scratch the ticket immediately, she brought it home and waited. After dinner with her fiancé that evening, she turned to him and made a bold prediction.
“We’re about to win $5 million!” she said, before pulling out the lottery ticket and beginning to scratch.
Though they didn’t land the full $5 million grand prize, the ticket revealed a significant win of $100,000—still a tremendous return for a $50 gamble.
Now, she and her fiancé plan to put the money to practical use—some will help pay for their upcoming wedding, and the rest will be tucked away into savings.
Though the lucky winner decided to remain anonymous after collecting her winnings from the Maryland Lottery, the impact of her win is already rippling through her life.
“I’m very grateful!” she remarked.
When asked by lottery officials if she would continue playing in the future, the woman didn’t hesitate to share her approach to playing the game.
“Oh, absolutely! When I feel it. I have to have a feeling.”
Meanwhile, The Maryland Lottery continues to attract hopeful players across the state, and this winner’s story is a testament to how unpredictable and rewarding a well-timed decision can be. For one Hanover woman, listening to her intuition made all the difference—transforming an ordinary stop at a liquor store into an unforgettable, life-enhancing experience, according to People.
Though she’s staying out of the spotlight, her message to others is clear: sometimes, all it takes is a gut feeling—and a little bit of luck.
To protect her privacy, the woman opted not to show her face when accepting the ceremonial check from the Maryland Lottery. In a photo shared by the agency, she holds up the oversized check—paid to the order of “Trust the Intuition”—covering her face and upper body.
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