Retired school worker scores big scratch off surprise in Maryland

Upper Marlboro retiree becomes second player in two days to claim top Triple Red 7s Tripler prize

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Lightning has struck twice for Maryland Lottery players after an Upper Marlboro man became the second person in just two days to claim a $57,777 top prize from the Triple Red 7s Tripler scratch-off game.

The Prince George’s County resident visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on Thursday to claim the prize after purchasing the winning ticket at Weis Market, located at 750 Prince Frederick Blvd. in Prince Frederick.

The winner told Lottery officials he bought three scratch-off tickets during the visit.

His luck started quickly, with one $5 scratch-off producing a $20 win and a secon...