BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore resident caught a big break while taking a break at work. The winner, who makes a living as a contractor, just discovered the second $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s new Bonus Cash Doubler scratch-off game.

The 43-year-old anonymous player selected the nickname “Big J” to share his story. “Big J” enjoys playing Maryland Lottery games weekly, choosing a variety of scratch-offs and Keno tickets.

One day, he decided to take his work break at US Fuel, located at 6100 Moravia Park Drive (21206), to take advantage of its air conditioning. He bought water, snacks and scratch-offs. Assuming one of the games would win, he scanned the prize check areas and discovered he was incorrect. However, “Big J” was feeling lucky so he purchased the last two Bonus Cash Doubler scratch-offs on display. The first instant ticket was a non-winner but he scratched his way to a $50,000 top-prize win on the second instant ticket.

Initially, he recalls being in a “state of shock and disbelief” when he revealed the prize. In fact, he experienced such shock it made him shake. “Big J” told officials when he claimed his prize that he is still feeling overwhelmed and shocked.

“It’s not every day that you win big like this.”

When asked what he plans to do with his prize, the loyal player said he recently planned a weeklong beach vacation with his wife and family and plans to make sure they all have a good time and want for nothing. He also plans to start a plumbing business and invest some of the windfall.

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