US Woman Hits Rs 41 Lakh Jackpot After Boyfriend's Lottery Ticket Advice
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She told Lottery officials that scratching her ticket and seeing the $50,000 prize was something she could have never have imagined.
A woman from Maryland is celebrating a $50,000 (Rs 41,66977) Powerball win after her boyfriend convinced her to buy a lottery ticket. The lucky winner, nicknamed "Olney Winner" after her Maryland locality, purchased a $10 quick-pick ticket at Weis Markets in Laurel before the April 20th drawing. The ticket remained forgotten in her purse until Monday, when she discovered it and scanned it using the Maryland Lottery app.
According to a release by the Maryland lottery, she headed home and scratched off her instant tickets. Bren checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app a few times, and it confirmed what she thought-a top prize win worth $50,000.
"I screamed because I couldn't believe it," she said. "I shouted so loudly that I thought my neighbours could hear me. I was so happy because you never expect to win. I really just play for fun."
