Maryland Man Wins Second $50,000 Lottery Prize in Under Two Years
A lucky Maryland man has claimed his second $50,000 top prize in the Bonus Match 5 lottery. His winning ticket, bought for just $6, matched all five numbers on the fifth line. The draw took place on March 18, 2026, marking another big win for the Anne Arundel County resident.
The winner first struck gold in June 2024, also with a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize. This time, he purchased his ticket at EZ Quick Food Market in Pasadena. The $6 payslip gave him nine lines of numbers, increasing his chances compared to a $1 ticket, which only covers three boards.
Bonus Match 5 draws happen daily, every evening. Players can enter for as little as $1, though the odds of hitting the top prize on a single ticket are 1 in 575,757. Despite the long odds, this player has now beaten them twice in under two years. No official records show how many others have won the $50,000 top prize in Maryland's Bonus Match 5 over the past five years. But for this man, persistence—and a small investment—has paid off twice in a row.
The latest win confirms the man's rare luck in the game. His two $50,000 prizes came from separate tickets, both bought in Anne Arundel County. With daily draws and affordable entry, Bonus Match 5 continues to offer players a shot at life-changing sums.
