A Dorchester County resident who has enjoyed playing scratch-offs for most of his adult life scored a life-changing win in the Maryland Lottery's The Game of Life, hitting for $1 million on the $20 instant ticket.

“It was ticket number 1 on the roll,” the enthusiastic player said. He purchased the scratch-off while on a vehicle-shopping excursion to Salisbury.

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The Eastern Shore man and a group of friends started playing Maryland Lottery scratch-off games as young adults and have enjoyed the hobby for many years.

The new millionaire has won in the past, hitting for up to $500 on scratch-offs. He also enjoys Pick 4 and won $5,000 on that game once. The attraction of playing, he said, is “the thrill of winning!”

Although he hasn’t given much thought to what he will do with his winnings, his top ideas upon claiming the prize at Lottery headquarters were investing and starting a business.

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Maryland Lottery's Game of Life has more top prizes to be claimed

The Game of Life is an oversized instant ticket that went on sale in October 2022 with five $1 million top prizes. The new millionaire found the game’s second top prize, leaving three potential millionaire-makers unclaimed. The game also has five of six prizes remaining at the $50,000 level, seven of 10 at the $10,000 level and 22 of 28 at the $5,000 level.

He bought the million-dollar scratch-off at Salisbury Quick Stop, which is located at 2513 North Salisbury Blvd. The Wicomico County shop receives a bonus of $1,000 from the Lottery for selling the top-prize winning instant ticket.

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Powerball jackpot grows to $46 million

The winning numbers for the most recent Powerball drawing, on Wednesday night, were 6-7-12-24-36, Power Ball 15, Power Play 2x.

The next drawing, with a top prize of $46 million, is set for Saturday night.

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Mega Millions jackpot now up to $120 million

The winning numbers from the most recent drawing on Tuesday night were 34-43-51-52-69, Mega Ball 25, Megaplier 4X.

The latest drawing, with a top prize of $120 million, was set for Friday night.

This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Maryland Lottery player is new millionaire, ticket bought in Salisbury