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Plumber’s Pipe Dream Comes True With $250,000 Win
Delaware Resident Wins Big Playing Mega Millions

(Baltimore) – Ernest “Morris” Jones had a rough morning yesterday. His vehicle wouldn’t start and he rushed off to work with only a few items in his pockets: a couple of dollars and his Maryland Lottery Mega Millions ticket.  Jones’ day improved immensely when he stopped to check his ticket and discovered that it was a $250,000 winner.

Jones, a plumber at Salisbury University, was thrilled with the win. “When I checked my ticket, I thought I had won $150,” said Jones. When the clerk told him he actually won $250,000, the 59-year-old was floored. “All I could do was stand where I was standing,” said Jones. “The feeling just won’t leave me. It’s like nothing else.”

He immediately called family to share the good news. “My family is my world,” said Jones. “I’m glad I can set some money aside for my grandson and help my family along.” Jones said some of the prize money will be designated for his grandson, who was struck by a vehicle four years ago and has since suffered from medical problems.

The regular Lottery player buys Mega Millions tickets only on occasion.  Jones’ was just one number away from winning Tuesday’s $220 million jackpot. His ticket was purchased at the Shore Stop convenience store on 1020 Eastern Shore Drive in Salisbury.

Since July, Maryland has had two jackpot and 17 second-tier Mega Millions winners.  There was no top-tier winner Tuesday, making tomorrow night’s drawing worth $270 million.

 

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