Maryland FAST PLAY Player Scores $50,000 Lightning Cash Prize, Plans Big Family Purchase

A lucky Maryland lottery player from Essex recently hit a $50,000 top prize on the popular FAST PLAY game, Lightning Cash, and already knows exactly how she’ll use the unexpected windfall.

Essex Resident “Mary” Wins Big on Lightning Cash

The Maryland Lottery announced that the fortunate winner, who chose to remain anonymous under the nickname “Mary,” purchased her winning $5 Lightning Cash ticket from a vending machine at the Royal Farms store located on 10740 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore County.

After scanning the ticket, Mary was stunned to discover she had won one of the game’s largest prizes—$50,000.

Plans for the Lottery Windfall

Speaking with Lottery officials, Mary shared her exciting plans for the money:

A veteran lottery player with over 20 years of experience, Mary revealed that this is her biggest prize yet, though she has won smaller amounts in the past. She also said she’ll definitely continue playing her favorite FAST PLAY games.

Joyful Reaction to the Win

Mary recalled her winning moment at the store, saying she kept quiet to avoid drawing attention. But once she got to her car, her excitement erupted:

Lightning Cash Game Overview and Remaining Prizes

The FAST PLAY Lightning Cash game launched on January 8, 2024, and offers players the chance to win prizes ranging from $10 up to $50,000.

• There are still 13 top prizes of $50,000 available.

• The game also features tier-two prizes of $2,500, with 51 of the original 60 still unclaimed.

• Overall odds of winning any prize in Lightning Cash are approximately 1 in 4.58.

Additionally, the Royal Farms store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $500 bonus for selling the top prize winner.

Feeling Lucky? Try Lightning Cash and Other Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY Games Today

Inspired by Mary’s story? Visit your nearest Maryland Lottery retailer or play online at MarylandLottery.com to try your luck with Lightning Cash and many other exciting FAST PLAY games. Big wins like $50,000 are still up for grabs!