Retired man walks into store for breakfast walks out $150K richer

Baltimore retiree stuns himself with $150K scratch-off win before doctor visit

BALTIMORE, MD — A recently retired Baltimore man had his morning routine upended when a simple detour to a Catonsville convenience store left him holding a winning lottery ticket worth $150,000.

The unexpected windfall occurred on Saturday when the former state employee, early for a medical appointment, stopped for breakfast and ended up at the Soda Pop Shop on Ingleside Avenue. With time to spare, he picked up two $10 More Money scratch-off tickets and scanned them at the store.

The second ticket revealed a top prize of $150,000, leaving him stunned and unable to process the moment. Overwhelmed, he skipped breakfast and postponed his medical appointment. He immediately contacted his son and fiancée to share the news before preparing to claim the prize.

He officially claimed the winnings on Tuesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters, opting to add the funds to his retirement savings. The man had retired in September and described the win as perfectly timed.

The retailer, Soda P...