$40K Lottery Win Dished Up For Former Howard County Chef

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — An avid lottery player scored $40,437 on a superfecta pick playing the racetrax game from the Maryland Lottery. The 68-year-old was a fan of the pick 3 and pick 4 games, but now prefers the odds and prize structure for the simulated horseracing game. His four-digit superfecta wager (all four horses finishing in the selected order) gave him the five-digit payout.

“I’ve been playing Racetrax for years,” the former chef said.

Over the years, the seasoned player said he has picked up multiple racetrax wins in the $2,000 to $3,000 range. Lately, he has hit bigger prizes – including his $40,437 windfall. The Howard County resident said he plans to continue playing as he always has, by setting an $80 limit and sticking to it.

As for his plans for this prize, the winner hasn’t decided.

“It’ll be nice to have it in the bank,” he said, noting that a trip to Arizona could be in the cards and his home could use a few updates.

Sharing in his good fortune is the source of his winning ticket, Quick Stop Food Mart at 10750 Hickory Ridge Road in Columbia. The Howard County retailer picks up a bonus of $404.37 for selling a high-tier winning ticket. The bonus is equal to 1 percent of the prize total.