Maryland Woman Wins Second Big Lottery Prize After 14 Years

Cheryl scores $100,000 scratch-off win after $50,000 lottery drawing prize in 2012.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph depicting a person's hand scratching a lottery ticket, the edges of the ticket blurred into soft pools of warm color and light, conceptually representing the surprise and excitement of an unexpected lottery prize.A lucky Maryland woman's second major lottery win in 14 years reflects the unpredictable nature of these life-changing windfalls.Hyattsville Today

A woman from Hyattsville, Maryland has won a $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket, about 14 years after previously winning $50,000 from a Maryland Lottery drawing in 2012.

Why it matters

Winning the lottery twice, especially with a significant gap in time, is an extremely rare occurrence. This story highlights the unpredictable nature of lottery wins and the life-changing impact they can have for lucky individuals.

The details

Cheryl, a Hyattsville resident, stopped to purchase lottery tickets at the Town Center Market on her way to a bingo game. During a break in the bingo game, she scratched off the tickets and discovered one of the $5,000,000 Fortune tickets was a $100,000 winner. Cheryl said the latest windfall will go towards paying bills, home renovations, and a vacation.

  • Cheryl won $50,000 from a Bonus Match 5 drawing in August 2012.
  • Cheryl won the $100,000 scratch-off prize in April 2026.

The players

Cheryl

A woman from Hyattsville, Maryland who has now won two significant lottery prizes, including $50,000 in 2012 and $100,000 in 2026.

Town Center Market

The convenience store in Riverdale, Maryland where Cheryl purchased the winning $100,000 scratch-off ticket.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the lottery twice, especially with a significant gap in time, is an extremely rare occurrence.”

— Ben Hooper, Author

The takeaway

This story serves as a reminder that lightning can strike twice, even in the unpredictable world of lottery winnings. Cheryl's good fortune underscores the life-changing potential of these rare jackpots, while also highlighting the element of pure chance involved in such wins.