FREDERICK, MD — Tawny Barnwell’s late-night routine of checking lottery tickets paid off spectacularly when she discovered she had won a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot. The excitement unfolded shortly after midnight, filling her Frederick home with shouts of joy that promptly woke her husband.
On the night of the win, Barnwell was reviewing her lottery numbers and found a perfect match with the winning numbers from the June 20 drawing. Overcome with disbelief, she recounted the moment as “astonishing” and admitted to repeatedly checking the ticket in shock.
An enthusiastic Orioles fan and frequent Multi-Match participant, Barnwell had purchased the $4 quick-pick ticket from the Mt. Airy Exxon on 4400 Mill Bottom Road. Her plans for the winnings include buying a new house and spoiling her grandchildren, with potential additional indulgences like a new fishing boat to enhance her recreational fishing trips.
The fortunate event also benefits the retailer, Mt. Airy Exxon, which will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. The store is poised to celebrate with a promotional banner, highlighting its status as a purveyor of winning tickets.
