A Baltimore man who has loyally played the lottery for more than 50 years finally landed a jackpot, Maryland Lottery officials reported. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his usual two $5 Money Money Money scratch-off tickets at Billiards Plus, the lottery said in a Monday, Jan. 27, news release.

To her shock, a Pick 5 ticket dating back to November was good for the $50,000 win.“Stunned,” she said, she celebrated the incredible news with her sister before rushing home to share it with her family.

A Hyattsville man was inspired to try his luck at Racetrax while hanging out with his nephew who is a big fan of the game, officials said in a Jan. 28 news release. His nephew’s tips landed the novice a big win of $61,690 in the unfamiliar game of horse racing and betting.