Maryland Lottery Players Claim Six-Figure Prizes as Powerball Soars to $793 Million
Three Maryland lottery players are kicking off November with substantial windfalls after securing the largest scratch-off prizes of the final week of October. According to the Maryland Lottery, lucky ticket holders in Hyattsville, Landover, and White Marsh each claimed $100,000 top-tier prizes on popular holiday and evergreen scratch tickets.
The winning run highlights a lucrative stretch for state players as national interest intensifies around multi-state drawings. The estimated annuity value for the upcoming November 2 Powerball drawing stands at $793 million, with an estimated cash value of $339.9 million. Since the jackpot was last hit on August 12, Maryland participants alone have accumulated nearly $5.4 million in prizes, including 15 individual payouts of at least $50,000, capped off by a $50,000 ticket sold in Adelphi during the October 26 drawing.
Statewide Winnings Exceed $31 Million in One Week
The late-October surge extended well beyond a handful of headline-grabbing tickets. Statewide data released by the Maryland Lottery shows that during the week of October 26 through November 1, a total of 38 tickets won prizes of $10,000 or more. Combined statewide winnings across all prize tiers exceeded $31.7 million for the seven-day window.
Among the notable scratch-off wins claimed during the period were multiple $30,000 payouts on 30X Cash tickets sold in Baltimore, Dundalk, Landover, and Waldorf. Meanwhile, a $5,000,000 LUXE ticket was purchased at Battleview Market in Sharpsburg, anchoring a strong slate of high-value redemptions across both urban centers and rural communities.
| Prize Tier | Game Type | Location Sold |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $100,000 Ca$h | Hyattsville |
| $100,000 | Crossword 10th Edition | Landover |
| $100,000 | Winter Multiplier | White Marsh |
| $5,000,000 | LUXE | Sharpsburg |
Claiming Rules and Deadlines for Winners
With dozens of players holding tickets worth thousands of dollars, state officials are reminding participants to secure their slips and mind redemption windows. Draw game and Fast Play tickets carry an expiration date of 182 days following the drawing or purchase date, while final claim dates for specific scratch-off games are tracked directly on the official Maryland Lottery website.
Logistics for payout collection vary by the size of the prize. Winnings up to $600 can be processed by any authorized Maryland Lottery retailer. Expanded Cashing Authority Program locations handle amounts up to $5,000, and the state’s six commercial casinos process payouts up to $25,000 at their cashier windows. Winners claiming amounts greater than $25,000 must complete their redemption by appointment at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore.
