Maryland man wins a huge scratch off prize since he could not travel on a cruise with family
@Deepizzaguy (122367)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 27, 2022 4:32pm CST
I am sure you have heard of the phrase "A silver lining in the dark cloud."
In the case of Arbutiis Maryland resident James Howard due ti motion sickness that prevented him from going on a cruise with his wife, his mother in law and his two grown children had some free time on his hands to buy a $5 dollar "Monopoly X20 scratch off ticket at a Pantry Food Market in Halethortope earlier this week.
James was very happy that he won the $50,000 grand prize. While James was at the headquarters of the Maryland Lottery headquarters to cash in his winnings, he contacted his mother in law and his wife and children that he won the grand prize.
James has mentioned that after he collected the winning lottery ticket money, he will buy a new auto, do some projects around his home and save the remainder of the money for his relatives and himself.
Keep in mind that Joesph is a person that can afford to buy lottery tickets since the odds of winning a huge lottery ticket is rare.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
After paying taxes his winnings will be smaller for him to buy a new auto.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Aug 22
@RubyHawk Since the tax rate in some states is pretty high.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Aug 22
@Deepizzaguy That’s right. He’ll pay a bundle of tax.
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@porwest (112928)
• United States
2 Sep 22
He has a lot of ambition for a $50,000 win that will likely only be $30,000 after taxes. He won't get much of a car even, for that. lol. Best of luck to him.
It seems like a lot of money, but really isn't. But a windfall is a windfall and I am not saying I would turn it down. I just think he thinks it's more than it really is based on what he thinks he will be able to do with it. lol
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Sep 22
Money these days after paying taxes after winning the lottery does shrink the chances of getting items like cars and houses.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Sep 22
@porwest You have a good point there since not everything that glitters is gold.
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@porwest (112928)
• United States
3 Sep 22
@Deepizzaguy Yeah, the guy who won clearly thinks it's way more money than it actually is. But hey, let him have his fun right?
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Aug 22
@DianneN That is a good idea.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
His wife asked him to send them a picture of himself with the winning lottery ticket which he did.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
That is true since Joesph can assist his family live a better life now.
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@LindaOHio (222896)
• United States
28 Aug 22
Howard certainly was lucky to win the $50,000.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
He really was since winning a huge prize on a scratch off ticket is highly against all of us.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
28 Aug 22
That's great and certainly a silver lining in the clouds
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
That is so true since Joesph did have his dream come true by winning a huge lottery prize at last.
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@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Aug 22
What a great happening. I am happy for him.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
So am I since now Joesph can assist his relatives to have a happier life.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
27 Aug 22
He is a lucky man. I have never got a single smal prize in those tickets.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
I did not have that much good luck winning any huge prizes from the lottery either.
@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
A nice prize Joesph won for not being able to go on a cruise with his family.
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@RasmaSandra (98157)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Aug 22
That certainly was very lucky for him and made him happy even though he did not get to go on the cruise,
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
That is true since with the lottery money Joesph won he can assist his relatives.
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@Deepizzaguy (122367)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 Aug 22
Joesph's wife and her relatives are enjoying their lottery winnings now.
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