Middle River, Maryland, January 15, 2026
A Middle River woman won $100,000 in the Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle after identifying her winning ticket through social media. She purchased the ticket at Baker’s Tavern on New Year’s Day, the last day for ticket sales. After noticing a winning ticket was sold at the same location online, she checked her ticket and confirmed her prize. She claimed her winnings at the Maryland Lottery headquarters, planning to save for retirement.
Middle River Woman Discovers $100,000 Lottery Win Through Social Media
Middle River, Maryland – A Middle River woman has won $100,000 in the Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle after recognizing her ticket’s location through social media. The woman purchased the winning ticket at Baker’s Tavern on New Year’s Day, the final day tickets were available. She later saw that a winning ticket had been sold at the same location and confirmed her prize by checking her ticket. She claimed her prize on January 12 at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The Holiday Raffle ran from November 3 through January 1, offering one $1 million grand prize and ten $100,000 prizes among 237,206 tickets sold statewide.
Lottery Details
- Game: Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle
- Duration: November 3 – January 1
- Tickets Sold: 237,206
- Top Prizes: One $1 million grand prize, ten $100,000 prizes
Winner’s Story
The winner, a regular bingo player, decided to try her luck with the $20 Holiday Raffle ticket while at Baker’s Tavern. Days later, she was scrolling through social media when she noticed that a winning ticket had been sold at the same location. Suspecting it was her ticket, she checked it and confirmed her $100,000 prize. She plans to save and invest the winnings for retirement.
Background on the Holiday Raffle
The Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle is an annual event that offers substantial prizes to participants. This year’s raffle featured one $1 million grand prize and ten $100,000 prizes, with a total of 237,206 tickets sold statewide. The raffle ran from November 3 through January 1, with the drawing held on January 2.
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FAQs
How did the Middle River woman discover her $100,000 lottery win?
The woman discovered her $100,000 lottery win after recognizing her ticket’s location through social media. She purchased the winning ticket at Baker’s Tavern on New Year’s Day and later saw that a winning ticket had been sold at the same location. She confirmed her prize by checking her ticket.
What is the Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle?
The Maryland Lottery’s Holiday Raffle is an annual event that offers substantial prizes to participants. This year’s raffle featured one $1 million grand prize and ten $100,000 prizes, with a total of 237,206 tickets sold statewide. The raffle ran from November 3 through January 1, with the drawing held on January 2.
What are the plans for the $100,000 prize?
The winner plans to save and invest the $100,000 prize for retirement.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of Win | Baker’s Tavern, Middle River, Maryland |
| Prize Amount | $100,000 |
| Lottery Game | Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle |
| Ticket Purchase Date | New Year’s Day |
| Prize Claim Date | January 12 |
| Raffle Duration | November 3 – January 1 |
| Total Tickets Sold | 237,206 |
| Top Prizes | One $1 million grand prize, ten $100,000 prizes |
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