Maryland Lottery Player Wins $1,000 A Week For Life

Winning Cash4Life ticket sold at Meridian Market and Wine in North Bethesda

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:31pm

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A lottery player in Maryland has won the second-tier prize of $1,000 a week for life from the Tuesday, January 27 Cash4Life drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Meridian Market and Wine in North Bethesda. The winner now has the choice to claim the prize as annual payments of $52,000 or as a one-time cash option of $1 million, both before taxes.

Why it matters

This is a life-changing win for the lucky player, who will now receive $1,000 per week for the rest of their life. The win comes as the Cash4Life game is set to be retired in Maryland, making this one of the last major jackpots awarded through the game in the state.

The details

The winning numbers for the January 27 Cash4Life drawing were 15-26-32-44-59, with a Cash Ball of 1. The ticket was purchased on January 26 at the Meridian Market and Wine in North Bethesda. Lottery officials stated the winner has 182 days to claim the prize, which can be done by appointment at the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

  • The winning ticket was sold on January 26, 2026.
  • The drawing took place on January 27, 2026.

The players

Meridian Market and Wine

The North Bethesda, Maryland market where the winning Cash4Life ticket was sold.

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What’s next

The winner has 182 days from the January 27 drawing date to claim the $1,000 per week for life prize at the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore.

The takeaway

This win is a stroke of luck for the Maryland lottery player, who will now receive $1,000 per week for the rest of their life. The timing is especially fortuitous as the Cash4Life game is set to be retired in the state, making this one of the last major jackpots awarded through the game.