A lucky Fredrick County man wins a big jackpot worth of $2 million

A Frederick County man won $2 million from a Maryland Lottery ticket he bought at a Mount Airy liquor store.

The 64-year-old self-employed man plans to use his winnings as part of his transition to an early retirement, according to a Maryland Lottery news release on Thursday.

He also plans to share some of his winnings with family. The Maryland Lottery did not identify the man.

In Maryland, winners can choose to remain anonymous. “It kind of stunned me,” the winner said, according to the release.

“This really came at the right time.” The news release described the winner as an avid lottery player from eastern Frederick County.

In the past, he also won $5,000 and $10,000 prizes, but none quite as high as $2 million.