Scratch-off surprise erupts into $50K payday for Hyattsville retiree

A 10X symbol transformed a $5,000 prize into the game’s top payout

HYATTSVILLE, MD – A retired construction worker who initially saw little reason to celebrate after scratching his lottery ticket got a $50,000 shock when he scanned it, revealing that a 10X symbol had quietly delivered one of the biggest prizes available in the Maryland Lottery game.

The Hyattsvil...