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Sleepless Night for Blackout Bingo Winner
Forestville Man Takes Home $30,000 Top Prize

(Baltimore) – A 48-year-old contractor tossed and turned Wednesday night and could hardly fall asleep. That’s because sitting not too far from his bedside was a $30,000 winning Blackout Bingo scratch-off ticket.

“It was a rough night,” said Juan Nunez. “I finally had to take a sleeping pill.” The winner bought three Blackout Bingo tickets during the day on Wednesday as he was getting off work. He scratched them all in the store and it was the third ticket that revealed the prize. “I didn’t know what to do,” said Juan. So, he had the cashier confirm the win for him. “I was so excited,” he smiled.

That night proved restless for Juan, but he was able to make it through to claim his prize on Thursday morning. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Juan said he is going to use his winnings towards a trip home, where most of his family still resides. He said he would also treat his son to a trip to Disney and pay some bills.

The winning ticket was purchased at Riggs Grocery located at 5405 Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale.            

 

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