A Laurel, Maryland Resident Wins $2 Million in Lottery

A resident of Laurel, Maryland, has won $2 million in the lottery. This win was made possible by a "Diamonds & Gold" ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven on Baltimore Avenue. The woman chose to remain anonymous and is known only by the pseudonym "Book Worm." She plans to travel to Europe and retire.

The Winner Preferred Anonymity

"Book Worm" claimed her prize on July 20. Despite remaining anonymous, she agreed to do an interview and share her luck. It turns out that she and her sister often visit book clubs, where they sometimes play in Maryland lottery games. One such visit on June 30 brought her fortune. After buying several tickets, she began to scratch them off right away.

That Lucky Ticket

Several tickets turned out to be non-winning, but the "Diamonds & Gold" ticket brought her a seven-figure prize. After confirming the winning amount with the vendor, "Book Worm" could not contain her emotions. She immediately called her sister to share the news.

Plans for the Money

Before claiming her winnings, "Book Worm" waited almost a month to develop a budget. She plans to pay off debts, leave her job at the local grocery store, and take a trip to Europe.

The 7-Eleven Store Will Receive a Bonus

The 7-Eleven store that sold the winning ticket will receive an additional bonus of $2,000 for the successful sale. This supports motivation for lottery ticket sellers and draws attention to their business.