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School bus driver won $5M off scratch-off lottery ticket then went to work

Nbcwashington · · 252 words · By Andrea Swalec
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6 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A D.C. man won $5 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket in Hyattsville, Maryland”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that a school bus driver from Washington, D.C. (Maurice Williams) won a $5 million prize from a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off ticket purchased in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Maryland Lottery has crowned a new multi-millionaire in Prince George’s County after a player claimed the top prize on a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off.
https://wjla.com/news/local/maryland-lottery-player-wins-5-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Turns out Williams won the top prize of $5 million. He said he absolutely couldn’t believe his eyes, so he called his mom to help him calm down. He told the Maryland Lottery he plans to buy her a hous…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/school-bus-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Maurice Williams, a school bus driver from Washington, D.C., has won the grand prize in the $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off game, according to lottery officials. "I couldn't believe it,” he said about win…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/school-bus-driv…
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“Maurice Williams bought his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven in the 7200 block of Sheriff Road”
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While the winner's name (Maurice Williams) is corroborated in other claims, the specific location of the purchase (7-Eleven in the 7200 block of Sheriff Road) is not mentioned in the provided evidence. The Wikipedia results provided are irrelevant (referring to a film, novel, and record label).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an Atlantic Records Discography, albums released on the Atlantic Records label from its founding up until 1982, ordered by catalog number. Two of the major series of LP recordings were the "12…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Records_discography
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web search NEUTRAL — Maurice is a novel by E. M. Forster. A tale of homosexual love in early 20th-century England, it follows Maurice Hall from his schooldays through university and beyond. It was written in 1913–1914 and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_(novel)
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web search NEUTRAL — At maurices, we offer a wide selection of women's clothing from sizes 0-24, including jeans, tops, dresses and more. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $50!
https://www.maurices.com/
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“He stopped into the store to cash in a $50 prize he won on a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off, which costs $50 play.”
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Evidence from the Arizona Lottery (Scratch-Off Hub) and Maryland Lottery reports confirm the $5,000,000 LUXE ticket costs $50. WTOP News confirms prizes range from $50 to $10,000, supporting the existence of a $50 prize tier.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luxe may refer to: Luxé, a commune in Charente department, France Luxe (company), developer of the Luxe app, an on-demand parking and car services mobile application The Luxe, a 2007 young adult nove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxe
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Plymouth De Luxe and Special De Luxe are full-sized automobiles which were produced by American manufacturer Plymouth during the 1933–1942 and 1946–1950 model years. The Plymouth Deluxe Model PD …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_De_Luxe
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Luxe is a 2007 young adult novel by author Anna Godbersen. It follows the lives of two upper class sisters in Manhattan during 1899. There are four books in the Luxe series including Luxe, Rumors,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Luxe
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“A photo shows him with an oversized check on May 5.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of photography and a music video by Ed Sheeran; there is no evidence provided regarding a specific photo of Maurice Williams with a check on May 5.
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web search NEUTRAL — A photograph (also known as a photo, or more generically referred to as an image or picture) is an image created by light falling on a photosensitive surface, usually photographic film or an electroni…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photograph
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web search NEUTRAL — Brand new album 'Play' out now: https://es.lnk.to/play The official music video for Ed Sheeran - Photograph Taken from the studio album X (multiply) released in 2014, which featured the hit ...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDgHBxUbVQ
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · An effective photograph can disseminate information about humanity and nature, record the visible world, and extend human knowledge and understanding. For all these reasons, photography…
https://www.britannica.com/technology/photography
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“The scratch-off ticket has a 1 in 2.5 probability of winning any prize, with $50 as the smallest prize.”
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The claim states a 1 in 2.5 probability. However, the Arizona Lottery evidence for the same $5,000,000 LUXE game lists starting odds of 1 in 2.83. While the $50 minimum prize is corroborated by WTOP News, the probability is contradicted by the available data.
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web search NEUTRAL — The $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off launched in February with three $5 million top prizes, and Maurice claimed the first one, leaving two more yet to be claimed.
https://thebaynet.com/turning-59-pays-off-literally-district…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two more top prizes from the scratch-off have yet to be claimed, the Maryland Lottery said, as well as nine $200,000 prizes, 10 $50,000 prizes and thousands of prizes ranging from $50 to $10,000.
https://wtop.com/local/2026/05/dc-man-wins-5m-in-maryland-lo…
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web search NEUTRAL — To win the jackpot, all six of your numbers must match the winning numbers. You can also win smaller prizes by matching some or all of the winning numbers. The overall odds of winning any prize in the…
https://www.liquidimageco.com/can-you-win-pick-4-with-2-numb…
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“Lottery officials share 24-hour help for those with a gambling problem. Go to mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.”
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Web search results confirm the existence of the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline specifically in the context of Maryland gambling addiction resources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dear Lottery provides today’s numbers and an easy daily chart with quick access to the day’s PDF. Use it as a fast cross-check, then rely on the official notice published here for final confirmation. …
https://nagalandstatelottery.in/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1-800-GAMBLER. Call or text TODAY!OWINGS MILLS, MD – With an estimated 150,000 problem gamblers in the state and a growing number of casino-based gambling opportunities available in Maryland and surro…
https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/understanding-joy-the-deva…
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