DC Bus Driver Wins $5 Million Lottery, Plans to Buy Mother a House
Maurice Williams, a 59-year-old bus driver from Washington, D.C., has won the $5 million top prize in the Maryland Lottery's LUXE scratch-off game. The victory occurred shortly after his 59th birthday, with the winning ticket featuring the matching number 59, a coincidence Williams described as crazy. Interestingly, Williams purchased the winning ticket using the proceeds from a previous $50 prize won on the same game earlier that day at a 7-Eleven in Hyattsville, Maryland. Upon discovering the win, Williams expressed disbelief and spent a sleepless night before claiming the prize at the Maryland Lottery’s Claim Center. He revealed that his immediate plan for the windfall is to purchase a house for his mother, stating he will decide how to use the remaining funds later. Williams is the first of three potential winners to claim the top prize for this specific game, which launched in February. The story highlights a heartwarming personal decision amidst the excitement of a life-changing financial event, emphasizing family support over luxury purchases.
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