A MARYLAND grandmother’s lottery number that she found in a fortune cookie has led her to a $50,000 Powerball win.
Winning the sum in the January 8 draw, the lucky lady says she looks out for ‘signs’ before purchasing tickets.
GettyThe lucky ticket was bought at a convenience store[/caption]The Baltimore County resident regularly dines at a restaurant that serves fortune cookies.
It was this tasty after-dinner snack that prompted her to try her luck with the numbers printed inside.
“I said, let me try something different,” she shared.
It was this decision that turned out to be life-changing, with huge consequences.
A BIG SURPRISE
To her surprise, the retired medical worker matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball.
This earned her a third-tier $50,000 prize, making her the first of four Maryland winners to claim a third-tier Powerball prize in 2025.
The ticket was purchased at a convenience store in Parkville.
The woman also noted that she is a daily horoscope reader, regularly taking cues from her readings to determine when to play the lottery.
She shared that if her horoscope mentions the word ‘numbers’ she feels that it’s a sign to buy a ticket.
After her recent win, she plans to use her fortune cookie numbers again, this time for other lottery games.
MOVING FORWARDS
And it might be a good game plan, considering this isn’t her first win.
She previously won $100 by matching three numbers and the Powerball in a past drawing.
Now, with a $50,000 win under her belt, she’s setting her sights even higher.
“The next step is to get all five numbers with the Powerball and win the jackpot,” she added.
When asked how she plans to use her winnings from this recent draw, she said she hasn’t made a final decision yet.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have varying opinions on whether to take the lump sum or take the annuity.
She did mention, however, “It will probably go to my children and grandchildren.”
For this grandmother and dedicated lottery player, her little fortune cookie transformed into a whole lot of fortune.
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