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HYATTSVILLE, Md. — A woman from Prince George’s County has won a $50,000 top prize playing the Gold Bar Bingo scratch-off, the Maryland Lottery announced. The winner, a resident of Hyattsville, achieved her victory with a ticket from the fourth edition of the $5 game.
Earlier this week, the lucky player asked her son to buy some bingo-themed scratch-offs. He purchased a selection of $3 and $5 tickets from Langley Shop at 8001 New Hampshire Avenue and brought them home. The woman took her time playing the games and initially thought she had won $500.
“I didn’t really see it right away,” she said. “I saw I had four corners and thought I had won $500.”
Upon closer inspection, she realized she had revealed an “X” pattern on the sixth bingo card, indicating a $50,000 prize. Unsure of the amount, she called her son to verify the win.
“I looked at the ticket, but we both don’t see well,” said the winner’s son. He took the ticket back to the Lottery retailer to scan the prize check area, confirming the $50,000 win.
“When he called to tell me, I was shocked,” said the retired housekeeper. “I’m just very grateful for this good fortune.”
While claiming her prize at Lottery headquarters, the winner shared that she has yet to decide how to use her winnings. The retailer, Langley Shop, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The Gold Bar Bingo 4th Edition game has one $50,000 top prize remaining, along with three $10,000 prizes and others ranging from $5 to $5,000. A fifth edition of the game, featuring a black background, went on sale this week with eight $50,000 top prizes and ten $10,000 prizes.
Trump Holding Off on Harris Debate Until Democrat Party Gets Itself In Order
NEW YORK — Former President Donald J. Trump has announced he will not participate in a planned debate until the Democratic Party confirms its nominee for the upcoming presidential election.
Trump's decision comes amid uncertainty within the Democratic Party about whether President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris will be the nominee. Biden remains the official candidate after securing the nomination in the June primary, but speculation persists about a potential shift to Harris, particularly with the Democratic National Convention approaching.
Trump's camp argued that debating now would be premature, given the ambiguity surrounding the Democratic ticket. "It's unclear who the Democratic candidate will be," a spokesperson for Trump stated. "President Trump debated Joe Biden in the previous election, and it wouldn't make sense to prepare for a debate with a candidate who might change."
Kamala Harris criticized Trump's decision, accusing him of backpedaling on his commitment to the September 10 debate. However, Trump's team emphasized that the former president is awaiting a definitive candidate from the Democrats before engaging in any debates.
The Democratic National Convention is expected to provide clarity on the party's nominee, and both parties will likely finalize their debate schedules thereafter.
Multiple Fatalities Reported on Black Horse Pike Crash Friday NightEGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Multiple people were killed in a crash on the Black Horse Pike late Friday night, according to local police.
Egg Harbor Police Captain Cherie Burgan reported that details about the crash were still forthcoming as of 10:40 p.m. The collision occurred on a busy section of the highway, prompting authorities to close the road in both directions.
The Black Horse Pike, a major thoroughfare spanning several towns in Atlantic County, was shut down as police conducted their investigation into the fatal incident.
Further information, including the number of casualties and the circumstances leading to the crash, has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man After Vehicle and Foot PursuitWILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Fernandito Arroyo, 26, following a vehicle and foot pursuit in the South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard area.
Officers on patrol attempted to stop a Dodge Charger driven by Arroyo near South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard and East Northampton Street. Arroyo failed to stop, leading officers on a chase. The pursuit ended when Arroyo crashed his vehicle into several unoccupied cars. He then fled on foot but was apprehended shortly after.
Arroyo was transported to City Headquarters, where he was held for arraignment. He faces charges of fleeing and eluding, as well as evading arrest or detention on foot.
