Maryland stay-at-home mom wins $50,000 in first-ever scratch off ticket purchase

A Maryland mom has gained $50,000 within the first scratch-off lottery ticket she has ever purchased, officers say. 

Nichole Balsoma of Glen Burnie, outdoors of Baltimore, gained the prize after deciding to go for an power drink over espresso in the future for her morning beverage, in accordance with the Maryland Lottery. 

“Nichole ended up visiting Royal Farms #016 positioned at 6901 Ritchie Freeway North in Glen Burnie as an alternative of an area espresso store. She determined to make use of her debit card for an power drink and, one a whim, spent $20 in money to purchase a $20 Million Greenback Mega Multiplier immediate ticket,” Maryland Lottery stated in an announcement. 

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“The fortunate beginner started scratching off her sport whereas sitting within the automotive together with her fiancé. She observed that she had matched the successful numbers on your complete first line of the moment ticket. Her fiancé didn’t consider it and neither did she,” the assertion continued. 

“In reality, Nichole advised Lottery officers that it wasn’t till coming to headquarters and claiming her immediate ticket that she actually believed she had gained,” it added. 

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The Royal Farms fuel station in Glen Burnie, Md., the place Nichole Balsoma purchased the successful ticket. (Maryland Lottery)

Maryland Lottery described Balsoma as a “fortunate novice” as she gained the prize “on the primary scratch-off she’s ever purchased!” 

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“I don’t even play the Lottery,” she was quoted as saying. 

Balsoma, a stay-at-home mom caring for 2 younger kids, is now planning to place her winnings towards shopping for a home subsequent 12 months together with her accomplice, officers say.