A man from Philadelphia struck unexpected gold after finding a forgotten Powerball ticket while cleaning his car — and it turned out to be worth $50,000.
The winning ticket, bought on June 4 during a trip to Baltimore County, had been lying unnoticed in his vehicle for over a week. While tidying up, he stumbled upon it and casually checked the numbers — only to realize he had won one of the game’s top secondary prizes.
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The lucky winner, an engineer and frequent traveler, called it a “stroke of luck during routine cleaning.” He expressed joy over the find and said he hopes this surprise win is just the beginning of more good fortune.
Maryland Lottery officials confirmed the prize was claimed just in time. The story also serves as a reminder for lottery players to always double-check their tickets — you never know what might be hiding in plain sight.
