Aviation Worker 'Still Floating' After Hitting Lottery Jackpot

HALETHORPE, MD — An aviation worker from Halethorpe has down-to-earth plans for his $2 million lottery jackpot.

“I’ve got some family to help out,” the anonymous winner said in a press release. “The most important thing is family.”

The victor used the nickname “Family First” when claiming his check on May 7. It was the first top prize claimed on the new Fire scratch-off.

A Maryland resident for years, he plans to share the winnings with relatives in and outside the state. He's also considering investment options to make the most of his prize.

“Everybody wants to retire,” he said, but he will keep his strong job and continue to buy scratch-offs, get his coffee and “maybe get another blessing.”

The winner hasn't yet considered plans for a celebration, instead saying, “I’m still floating!”

He bought the $30 scratch-off ticket at a Linthicum 7-Eleven, located at 1001 Aviation Blvd., near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The convenience store will collect a bonus of $2,000 for selling the top-prize winner.

The game Fire went on sale on April 21. It still has two $2 million top prizes in the mix. The ticket also has five prizes at the $50,000 level, another five worth $10,000 and thousands more ranging from $30 to $5,000.

To learn how to claim a prize, click here.

Anybody with a gambling problem can get free and confidential help by visiting mdgamblinghelp.org or calling 1-800-GAMBLER.