NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Kingsville nurse had every intention of heading to the gym on Saturday, but her friends convinced her to meet them at a restaurant instead. While that decision may not have benefited her physical health, it certainly benefited her wallet.

The local nurse ended up winning $30,000 after buying a Loteria scratch-off at Desantis’ Pizza Grill & Bar, located at 9638 Belair Road in Perry Hall/Nottingham.

According to the Maryland Lottery, the lucky winner had visited the restaurant with her friends and was having a great time when she decided to play some scratch-offs.

When she went to scan the tickets, the machine told her that she had won $30,000. She was thrilled with the result and shared the news with her friends at the bar. She then also called her mother to confirm the ticket and make sure it was real.

The lucky nurse scanned the ticket nine more times to be sure, but the winning message remained the same.

She said is planning on using the money for a vacation and saving the rest.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

Photo via Maryland Lottery