CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md., May 15, 2025 — A Calvert County retiree secured his second major Racetrax lottery prize, winning $46,734.50 on May 8 with a Superfecta Wheel bet at Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach. The avid lottery player, who previously won over $78,000 in 2024 playing the same game, randomly selected horses 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for 20 races. In the 16th race, horses 7, 8, 9, and 10 finished in that exact order, clinching the prize.
The winner, a 32-year federal government retiree, initially believed he had won $93,469 after checking the lottery website that evening. He then realized his $0.50 bet halved the payout to $46,734.50. Excited by the win, he shared the news with close friends. He plans to use the funds to pay bills and save the remainder.
Rod ‘N’ Reel, located at 4160 Mears Avenue, received a $467.34 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The establishment is a regular stop for the winner, who purchased his ticket there before the fortuitous race.
Racetrax, a virtual horse racing game offered by the Maryland Lottery, allows players to bet on the finishing order of animated horses. The Superfecta Wheel bet, which the winner used, involves selecting four or more horses to finish in the top four positions in exact order. His strategic choice of a different set of horses than usual led to the substantial payout.
In 2024, the same player celebrated a Racetrax win exceeding $78,000, marking his first major lottery success. That victory, combined with his latest prize, underscores his knack for the game. The retiree, who enjoys watching movies and sports in his spare time, has not disclosed additional plans for his winnings beyond financial management.
This latest win brings the retiree’s total Racetrax earnings to over $124,000 in less than two years. As he continues to enjoy the game, his approach of mixing up horse selections proved effective in securing another life-changing prize. The Calvert County community, meanwhile, celebrates another local lottery success story.
