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Hyattsville Today
By the People, for the People
Maryland Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize After Gas Station Stop
The lucky winner plans to use the money to pay bills and potentially buy his wife a new car.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:19pm
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A chance lottery win during a routine gas station stop underscores the unpredictable nature of fortune.Hyattsville TodayA Maryland man who stopped to fill up his gas tank at a Shell station in Hyattsville ended up winning a $100,000 lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket he purchased on a whim while at the gas station.
Why it matters
This story highlights the unexpected and life-changing potential of lottery winnings, even from a simple gas station stop. It also demonstrates the appeal of lottery games as a form of entertainment and potential financial windfall for everyday people.
The details
The New Carrolton man told Maryland Lottery officials that he originally only stopped at the Shell gas station to fill up his gas tank. While pumping gas, he decided to also purchase a $10 Red 5's Doubler scratch-off lottery ticket. To his surprise, the ticket revealed a $100,000 prize.
- The man stopped to fill up his gas on April 3, 2026.
The players
New Carrolton man
A Maryland resident who won a $100,000 lottery prize from a scratch-off ticket he purchased at a gas station.
Maryland Lottery
The state-run lottery organization that oversees and administers lottery games in Maryland.
What they’re saying
“While I was pumping the gas I thought, 'why not grab a scratch-off game,' So, I filled up, went inside, pointed at a game and asked the cashier to give me that one.”
— New Carrolton man
“It said I was a $100,000 winner, So, I went to the car to call my wife and tell her.”
— New Carrolton man
The takeaway
This unexpected lottery win serves as a reminder that even small, spur-of-the-moment decisions can lead to life-changing financial windfalls. The story highlights the appeal of lottery games as a form of entertainment and the potential for ordinary people to experience extraordinary luck.
