LANDOVER, Md. (DC News Now) -- In Landover, a man hit the jackpot after winning $1 million.

The man bought two tickets at two different locations, winning $500,000 for both Powerball tickets.

Donnie Arrington is a Landover resident who said he is excited for the winner and his family.

“I am excited for that individual to tell you the truth, and what makes it exciting is that someone in Maryland won something, and that’s my excitement," Arrington said.

Many like Arrington were trying their luck Thursday afternoon at the Landover Hills Exxon market. Workers were busy all day selling Powerball tickets to customers like Markell Robinson.

“I hope I get lucky like that man did, winning a million. I would try to build my wealth, I would try to start my own business and things like that, and

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