D.C. Bus Driver Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize, Plans to Buy Mother a House
DC bus driver who won $5 million from scratch card reveals the sweet first thing he plans to do with prize money
The Independent
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Maurice Williams, a 59-year-old bus driver from Washington, D.C., won $5 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Instead of indulging in personal luxuries, he plans to buy a house for his mother, marking a heartfelt gesture with his newfound wealth.
- 01Maurice Williams won $5 million from the $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game.
- 02He discovered his win while sitting in his car outside a 7-Eleven store in Hyattsville, Maryland.
- 03Williams matched the number 59, coincidentally the same as his age, which he had just turned.
- 04He previously cashed in a $50 prize from the same scratch-off game before purchasing the winning ticket.
- 05Williams is the first player to win one of the three top $5 million prizes available in this lottery game.
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Maurice Williams, a 59-year-old bus driver from Washington, D.C., experienced a life-changing moment when he won $5 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he had stopped to cash a previous $50 prize. Upon scanning the ticket, he realized he had matched the number 59, which was particularly special as he had just celebrated his 59th birthday. Rather than splurging on personal luxuries, Williams expressed his desire to buy a house for his mother, demonstrating his commitment to family. After his win, he called his mother to share the news and then went to work, setting up an appointment to claim his prize at the Maryland Lottery’s Claim Center. Williams is the first to win one of the three $5 million prizes available in the $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game, leaving two more top prizes still unclaimed. His story serves as a reminder of the potential joys of lottery winnings, especially when shared with loved ones.
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This win could positively impact the local economy through increased spending on housing and related services.
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