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Maryland Man Turns Lucky Penny into $30,000 Lottery Win
A Talbot County man found a penny and used it to buy a lottery ticket, winning $100. He then bought a 30X Cash ticket and won $30,000.
November 6, 2026·1 min read

A Talbot County man found a penny and used it to buy a lottery ticket, winning $100. He then bought a 30X Cash ticket and won $30,000.

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