Westminster Man Plans Puerto Rico Trip After $50K Lottery Win

Breaking NewsLottery WinnersMaryland News Chris QuigleyAugust 16, 2024 Chris Quigley August 16, 2024 courtesy of Maryland Lottery WESTMINSTER, MD— Brian Murray of Westminster is planning a dream vacation to Puerto Rico with his girlfriend, all thanks to a $50,000 win on a Gold Rush 7s Tripler scratch-off from the Maryland Lottery.On Wednesday, Brian, a devoted fan of thrash metal, made his way to Lottery headquarters in Baltimore proudly wearing a Slayer T-shirt, a nod to his favorite band. “I wore my favorite band shirt to claim,” he said after officially securing his prize. “This is the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me.”Brian, who typically spends $20 to $40 on scratch-offs every other week, stumbled upon his big win during a routine stop at his local Walmart. While there to pick up coffee sweetener for his girlfriend, he decided to cash in two $10 winning scratch-offs. With the credit, he purchased four $5 Gold Rush 7s Tripler tickets, one of which held the $50,000 top prize...