Hagerstown shopper stunned by $500,000 lottery win

$20 ticket turns into $500,000 shock win for Hagerstown man

Hagerstown, MD — A decision to try a higher-priced scratch-off paid off in a major way when a Hagerstown man uncovered a $500,000 top prize while carefully playing through his ticket.

The Washington County resident, who works in quality control, purchased a $20 Gifts of Green scratch-off and took his time revealing each section. During the process, he uncovered an instant $500,000 prize.

The winning ticket was purchased at AC&T convenience store in Hagerstown. The retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket.

The winner said he typically buys lower-priced tickets but chose the $20 game after not seeing his usual options available.

He claimed the prize and said he plans to use the money to pay off his home.

The Gifts of Green scratch-off is a $20 game that continues to produce top-prize winners, with several remaining prizes still unclaimed according to lottery officials.