Lottery player lands $50,000 win at convenience store after selecting ‘dream’ numbers – but instantly lost $16.3k

A LUCKY Maryland resident literally turned her dreams into a life-changing reality.Using numbers that she saw in a dream, the woman was completely shocked to find out her numbers had secured her a $50,000 lottery prize.The woman used numbers she saw in a dream Credit: AFPIn a revelation to Maryland Lottery officials, the woman stated that she had a vivid dream in December featuring a specific sequence of numbers. The Prince George's County resident said when she woke up, the digits stuck with her.This compelled her to play them in the lottery.The woman decided to try her luck with the Pick 5 game, purchasing her ticket at the Zip-In Mart in Oxon Hill for the December 20 draw.The numbers from her dream were 9-9-0-0-0.Ultimately, this dream proved to be the key to her incredible win.The woman admitted that the ticket almost didn’t happen.In an interview, she shared, "We were running late, and I almost forgot to play."But I knew we just had to play those numbers from my dream."Her drive to play the game paid off.The December 20 draw revealed her numbers as the winning combination, earning her the $50,000 prize.The surprise of the win didn’t just thrill her but also stunned her husband."My wife showed me, but it didn’t seem real," he said. Now, the couple is taking their time to decide how best to use the unexpected windfall.Reflecting on their good fortune, he added, "When the Midas touch comes, hopefully you’re on it — and thankfully, we were."While they haven’t finalized any plans, they’ve already shared some of their good fortune with their family.""We already gave the grandkids something extra for Christmas."For this Maryland couple, the dream not only turned into a financial boost but also a heartwarming story to share.States With 6-Month Lottery Claim WindowsSome states have differing deadlines for when lottery players can claim prizes. Most allow a 180-day or one-year window before tickets expire and the money is forfeited. Below are the 180-day states:ArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMississippiMissouriNebraskaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth DakotaTexasVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming