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‘Imagination became reality’ for mechanic who used former ZIP code as lottery numbers
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71% Informative
Man bought a $1 Pick 5 ticket at a laundromat in Riverdale , Maryland .
He used his childhood home’s ZIP code, 20783 , as the number combination.
He had no idea the ticket held a $ 50,000 prize.
The lucky winner plans to pay bills with the winnings, share the rest with family and frequent “his lucky laundryromat,” officials say.
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informal
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English
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38
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https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285104832.htmlhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285302692.htmlhttps://www.mdlottery.com/mechanic-plays-former-zip-code-to-win-50000-pick-5-prize/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285195017.htmlhttps://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700/
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