A Maryland woman experienced a mix of excitement and composure as she discovered her incredible fortune—winning over $950,000 from a progressive jackpot in the Fast Play Extreme Green game, as reported by the Maryland Lottery.
The fortunate winner, a resident of Baltimore County, chose to remain anonymous. Her life-changing jackpot of $953,280 was secured through a Fast Play Extreme Green ticket she purchased in October at Woodlawn Shell in Baltimore County, according to last week’s announcement by the Maryland Lottery.
The intriguing part of this story lies in the woman’s reaction when she realized her victory. Seated at an auto shop, patiently waiting for her car to be fixed, she decided to check her Fast Play tickets. Among them was the $20 Extreme Green game, known for its progressive jackpot that starts at $250,000.
As she scrutinized the winning ticket, she noticed the magic combination—a “Winning Number” of 5 matching the “Your Numbers” section, along with the prominent progressive jackpot symbol. Although the magnitude of her win began to sink in, she managed to keep her composure. The woman discreetly took her winning ticket to have it verified along with the others.
Even when she learned that she was now practically a millionaire, she paid her auto shop bill at the front desk and departed without revealing any signs of elation, according to the lottery. It was only when she found herself alone in the car that she finally let the excitement burst forth. In her words, “I grabbed the steering wheel and let it out. I started to scream and thanked my mom in heaven.”
Sharing her plans for the newfound fortune, the winner informed lottery officials that she was already in the process of making financial plans for retirement. Winning this jackpot would undoubtedly make that transition smoother.
“I am happy that it came to me at this time,” she expressed. “I plan to spend this wisely, and I plan to enjoy it.”
A progressive jackpot, as featured in the Fast Play Extreme Green game, is a prize that accumulates with each slot game spin, growing until a lucky player hits the jackpot. A small percentage of each qualifying bet contributes to the jackpot in these types of games, and it can be won randomly or through special bonus games.
Launched on January 2, 2023, the Fast Play Extreme Green game has seen two progressive jackpot winners to date. The first winner, a man from Baltimore, secured $713,088 in April. Thirteen progressive jackpots remain available to be won, with each jackpot starting at $250,000 and increasing with the sale of each ticket until a winning ticket is sold.
The lottery ticket was purchased at Woodlawn Shell, a location where individuals can buy tickets for various lottery games. Lottery tickets can typically be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and, in some cases, airport terminals.
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