INDIAN HEAD, Md. — A Maryland Lottery player in Charles County won a $2,041,396 jackpot on June 27, 2025, after purchasing a FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket at Mutts Liquors, located at 4541 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head. The $30 ticket, part of a game launched on July 1, 2024, delivered the third-largest progressive jackpot in Maryland’s FAST PLAY history, marking a significant win for the lucky player and the local retailer.
The Gold Rush Progressive game started with a $650,000 jackpot that grew with each ticket sold, reaching over $2 million by the time of the win. FAST PLAY tickets, printed on-demand by Lottery terminals and vending machines, display up-to-the-minute jackpot amounts at the time of sale, with updates posted every 15 minutes on the Lottery’s website, mobile app, vending machines, and video monitors at retailers. This win follows a $2.9 million prize in the $30 VIP Club game in November 2024 and a $2.6 million jackpot in the $20 Diamond Mine game in October 2021, highlighting the appeal of FAST PLAY’s instant-win format.
FAST PLAY games, introduced in February 2020, offer play styles similar to scratch-off tickets but require no scratching, with prices ranging from $1 to $30. Select games, like Gold Rush Progressive, feature progressive jackpots that increase with each ticket sold, attracting players seeking large payouts. The Indian Head win underscores the game’s popularity in Charles County, where Mutts Liquors will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
The jackpot win comes as Charles County continues to see notable developments, including recent efforts to address public safety and community growth. The Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY games have become a staple for players, offering instant results and the potential for life-changing prizes. The $2,041,396 prize represents a significant financial windfall for the winner, though the player’s identity remains undisclosed as Maryland allows lottery winners to claim prizes anonymously.
Mutts Liquors, a local retailer in Indian Head, joins the celebration, with the $1,000 bonus recognizing its role in the historic win. The store’s staff expressed excitement about the sale, noting the community’s enthusiasm for lottery games. The Maryland Lottery encourages players to check tickets carefully and claim prizes promptly, with winners having 182 days from the draw date to claim their prize at the Lottery’s Baltimore headquarters or by mail.
This win adds to the Maryland Lottery’s record of delivering substantial prizes through its FAST PLAY games, which have awarded over $7.5 million in progressive jackpots since their inception. With its escalating jackpot, the Gold Rush Progressive game remains a draw for players across the state, particularly in communities like Indian Head, where local retailers serve as key points for ticket sales. As Charles County celebrates this milestone, the Lottery promotes responsible play while offering opportunities for significant rewards.
