A lucky Maryland Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after purchasing a FAST PLAY ticket worth $2,041,396 in Charles County. The winning ticket was sold at Mutts Liquors, located at 4541 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head, MD, and is now one of the largest prizes ever awarded through the FAST PLAY program.
A Record-Breaking Win
The massive prize was won on a $30 Gold Rush Progressive FAST PLAY ticket, which had steadily climbed past the $2 million mark before the lucky purchase on Friday. According to the Maryland Lottery, this jackpot win ranks as the third-largest progressive prize since FAST PLAY launched in February 2020.
The Gold Rush Progressive game was introduced on July 1, 2024, with an initial jackpot of $650,000. With each ticket sold, the progressive jackpot amount increases until a winning ticket is issued. On Friday, the total climbed to just over $2 million, ultimately landing at the winning total of $2,041,396.
How FAST PLAY Works
FAST PLAY tickets are instant-win games that function similarly to scratch-offs—except there’s no scratching involved. Tickets are printed on demand at lottery terminals and vending machines, providing a quick and easy way to play. Prices for FAST PLAY games range from $1 to $30, with higher-priced tickets typically offering larger jackpots or progressive prize structures.
One of the most appealing features of FAST PLAY progressive games is the constantly updating jackpot amount. The exact value is printed on each ticket at the time of purchase, and players can monitor jackpot totals through:
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The Maryland Lottery website
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The MD Lottery mobile app
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In-store video monitors and vending machines
This allows players to see real-time updates and know exactly how much is at stake with each ticket.
Historic FAST PLAY Wins
While this $2 million win is certainly headline-worthy, it still falls just short of the top two largest FAST PLAY jackpots in Maryland history:
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$2.9 million – won in November 2024 on the $30 VIP Club game
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$2.6 million – won in October 2021 on the $20 Diamond Mine game
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$2.04 million – won in June 2025 on the $30 Gold Rush Progressive game (this ticket)
These staggering prizes continue to make FAST PLAY one of the most exciting offerings from the Maryland Lottery.
A Win for the Retailer Too
It’s not just the player who gets to celebrate. Mutts Liquors, the Indian Head store that sold the winning ticket, will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for being the lucky retailer. This incentive program rewards businesses that help deliver major wins to Marylanders and encourages participation across the state.
What’s Next?
As of now, the identity of the winner has not been disclosed, and it’s unclear whether they have claimed the prize. Maryland law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous if they choose, which many high-stakes winners prefer for privacy and security reasons.
The Maryland Lottery reminds all players to sign the back of their winning tickets immediately and keep them in a safe place until they can be redeemed. For prizes this large, winners typically must claim their winnings in person at the Maryland Lottery headquarters.
Whether you’re a regular lottery player or someone who tries their luck occasionally, this massive win is a thrilling reminder that big prizes really do happen—and sometimes all it takes is one ticket.
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