ROSEDALE, MD—He never thought he would ever be back at Maryland Lottery headquarters, a Baltimore County man told officials. Having won $100,000 with a scratch-off more than a decade ago, his return visit last week to collect more than $26,000 in Racetrax winnings came as quite a surprise.

“I just assumed that I’d enjoyed my share of Lottery luck – more than my share,” the Rosedale resident explained. “I still play because I enjoy it, and I still win sometimes.”

While he’s enjoyed plenty of “regular-sized” wins since his big scratch-off score, the retired contractor had zero thought that it might happen again.

“When my horses came in, I just could not believe it.”

The loyal player said he kept his cool as the race ended.

“I didn’t break, though it was hard. It was just so exciting.”

With an assist from the Bonus option he selected, which augmented his prize, the winner took home $26,748.60.

The lucky player purchased his ticket at Harford Mart, is located at 7330 Harford Road (21234).

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