Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
On her way to work last week, Smith decided to stop at Wawa for a coffee and picked up a few Lottery tickets using variations of her birthday numbers. To her astonishment, one of those $1 tickets turned into a $50,000 prize with the combination 80578. Smith discovered her winnings later that day at her Martinsburg home, leading to an ecstatic reaction as she βscreamed at the top of her lungs.β
“I never imagined winning such a big prize,” Smith said, reflecting on her good fortune. “It felt like a birthday gift coming early!”
While Smith has no immediate plans for the windfall, she intends to invest it wisely. Despite her big win, she remains committed to playing the Lottery. “Without a doubt, Iβll keep playing. I hope I can win again,” she added.
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