David Mcgrath+FollowMaryland neighbors hit it big with lottery winsA Baltimore resident just became a millionaire overnight thanks to a scratch-off ticket, while folks in Rockville and Upper Marlboro are celebrating $100,000 wins. Across Maryland, nearly $30.5 million in lottery prizes were paid out last week, with dozens of tickets worth $10,000 or more. The Powerball jackpot is still climbing, now sitting at a staggering $605 million. If you play, don’t forget to sign your ticket and check the deadlines for claiming prizes. It’s wild to see so many big wins right in our own backyard—anyone else feeling lucky or know someone who’s won big? #News #MarylandLottery #LotteryWinners00Share
Kevin Reed+FollowOhio lottery win: The real payout surpriseWinning $1 million on a scratch-off sounds like a dream come true, but the reality is a bit different for one Cincinnati woman. After opting for the cash payout and taxes, she’ll actually take home just $360,000—barely over a third of the advertised jackpot. That’s a huge difference from what you see on the ticket! It really makes you think about how much lottery winners actually get, and how taxes shape those big headlines. Would you still play knowing the real numbers? Let’s talk about it! #News #OhioLottery #LotteryWinners00Share
Karen Huynh+FollowIllinois Lottery Winners Finally Cash In!Imagine sitting on a $349 million lottery ticket for over a month before finally stepping up to claim it! That’s exactly what a group of Illinois winners just did. They bought a single Quick Pick ticket, called themselves “Blessed,” and now they’re planning to use their Mega Millions windfall for good. No drama, no lawsuits—just pure excitement and some serious good vibes. Oh, and the store that sold the ticket scored a $500k bonus too! Would you wait to claim your jackpot? #MegaMillions #LotteryWinners #Illinois #FeelGoodNews #Jackpot #Finance30Share