Two $5 million scratch-off lottery prizes remain unclaimed as the Maryland Lottery introduces new prizes on its 50th anniversary, according to a news release.
We’re marking our history this year, but last week we had a chance to make a little history as well,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin in a news release. “$5 million is the largest scratch-off prize we’ve ever awarded. We’re only three months into the year, so there are still plenty of winning experiences to come as we continue celebrating our anniversary.” Martin added.
Last week, a man from Lanham claimed one of the $5 million winning tickets. There are also a million other prizes in the "50 Years!" game, ranging from $50 to $100,000, according to the agency.
The beginning of the Baltimore Orioles 2023 season on March 30 also means the return of the Lottery’s popular Contestant of the Game second-chance promotion, which has a 50th-anniversary twist this year.
Players who purchase and enter winning or non-winning Home Run Riches FAST PLAY tickets into their My Lottery Rewards accounts between March 6 and Aug. 28 will be automatically entered into the promotion.
Monthly drawings will be held to select a contestant of the game for every Orioles regular-season game. Each contestant of the game will win $500 for being selected and an additional $500 for every home run the Orioles hit during their designated game.
To celebrate the Lottery’s 50th anniversary, the promotion will also award a pair of $50,000 prizes. The lucky Contestant of the Game when the Orioles hit their 50th home run of the season will receive $50,000. And the Lottery will award another $50,000 prize in the promotion’s final drawing on Aug. 29.
More games and promotions to celebrate our 50th anniversary will be announced in future months.