Sometimes life reminds you that accidents aren’t always bad.

A Randallstown player was running her usual Pick 5 routine — two identical Straight tickets for the next two draws — using numbers inspired by her grandson’s graduation year: “2025” with a zero added to the end.

Only this time, she tapped the button one extra time and bought a third play. Cost: an extra $2. Outcome: an extra $50,000 — turning what would’ve been $100,000 into $150,000.

Her husband’s reaction at the counter: “Keep doing it!”

The Winning Moment

On Sept. 8 (Evening), the numbers came up 2-0-2-5-0 — an exact match across all three of her tickets.

She’s no stranger to luck either: past wins of $50,000 and $25,000. Still, this one made her double-check the slip more than once.

And the streak continued: the next day she added $10,000 from two boxed bets.

What She’s Doing with the Cash

Years ago, a $50K win bought a new furnace and air conditioner. Time has passed; they need replacing again. Plan: pay cash for both, and send the rest to savings.

The Odds, Reality Check

The top prize odds in Pick 5 are 1 in 100,000. Not great. But sometimes an “oops” taps into a six-figure outcome — and in this case, a new HVAC and a healthier savings account — for just two extra dollars.

Note: Drawings occur twice daily at 12:28 p.m. and 7:56 p.m. EST.