Maryland resident takes home $50,000 prize by employing her father's distinctive combination of figures in lottery draw
A woman from Calvert County, Maryland, has struck it rich once again in the world of lotteries, this time winning $50,000 in the Maryland Lottery Pick 5 drawing on July 25, 2025 [1][2][3]. The retired federal employee is no stranger to big wins, having previously pocketed $62,000 on Racetrax in 2023 and securing another significant prize in 2015, also from the same game [2].
The woman's winning strategy seems to be rooted in the use of personally meaningful dates. For this latest win, she chose numbers based on the date her father passed away [4]. This isn't the first time she's used such a tactic, as she also won $62,000 on Racetrax in 2023 using a similar approach [5].
The woman, who typically only purchases tickets on Sundays, shared that she feels her father sent her good luck [6]. She plans to use the $50,000 windfall to buy her husband a new truck, help pay for bills, and cover other expenses [7].
Racetrax, a popular computer-animated lottery game that combines the excitement of horse racing with the payouts and prizes of Keno, seems to be a lucky charm for this Calvert County resident [8]. Her story serves as a testament to the power of personal connections and the thrill of the lottery.
[1] Maryland Lottery announces $50,000 Pick 5 winner from Calvert County [2] Calvert County woman wins $62,000 on Racetrax in 2023 [3] Calvert County woman's late father's death date brings her $50,000 lottery win [4] Woman's unique lottery winning strategy: using dates with personal significance [5] How a Calvert County woman won $62,000 on Racetrax in 2023 [6] Calvert County woman credits her father for her latest lottery win [7] Plans for the $50,000 lottery windfall: a new truck for the husband and financial relief [8] Racetrax: the game that keeps on giving for one Calvert County woman
The Calvert County woman's latest win of $50,000 in the Maryland Lottery Pick 5 drawing on July 25, 2025, further underscores her affinity for casino-games like Racetrax, where she previously won $62,000 in 2023 and another significant prize in 2015. Her winning strategy often involves choosing numbers based on personally meaningful dates, such as the date her father passed away.