SYKESVILLE, MD – A Carroll County resident won a $50,000 prize after purchasing a $5 Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-off ticket at a Royal Farms in Sykesville. This marks the achievement of the game’s top prize.
The player, who chose the nickname “Don” after a movie character, visited the Royal Farms located at 1261 Liberty Road. On a recent weekend, he bought a newspaper along with two Deluxe Crossword 9th Edition scratch-offs, one for his wife and another for himself.
Upon returning home, Don scratched off his ticket and discovered four black words on the first puzzle and four red words on the second. This combination entitled him to the top prize. In his excitement, he scanned the ticket to confirm the win and shared the news with his wife, whose reaction was disbelief turned joy.
Don shared his future plans for the winnings, which include paying off credit card bills and undertaking home renovations. Additionally, he intends to take his wife on a weekend getaway using the remaining funds.
The Royal Farms store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $500 bonus from the lottery. The Deluxe Crossword 9th
