PRINCESS ANNE, MD — A Somerset County man discovered a $50,000 lottery prize hiding in his glovebox weeks after the winning Powerball drawing, Maryland Lottery officials said.

The man, who purchased the ticket at a Royal Farms convenience store on Brittingham Lane in Princess Anne, had completely forgotten about it until a recent visit to buy new Lottery tickets. Just before entering the store, he spotted the old ticket in his glovebox and decided to scan it. That’s when the message “see Lottery” appeared on the machine, signaling a major win.

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Ticket matched four white balls and Powerball for third-tier win

The ticket matched four white balls plus the red Powerball in the March 29 drawing, securing a third-tier prize of $50,000. The lucky winner told Lottery officials he called his wife immediately after realizing the news.

A state employee and outdoor enthusiast, the winner plans to use his windfall to pay off existing bills. He shared that outside of work and playing the Lottery, his favorite pastime is fishing .

Forgotten ticket turns into unexpected windfall

The man did not realize his good fortune until weeks later, underscoring a common occurrence of forgotten tickets turning into unexpected paydays. Maryland Lottery encourages players to always check old tickets, as unclaimed prizes often surface late.

Maryland Lottery confirmed the winning ticket was sold at Royal Farms #196, a location known for previous winners in smaller games but not typically associated with major Powerball hits.