Mekuria Woldemariam

DO, pass go and DO collect $100,000! That is the catch phrase for Mekuria Woldemariam, the first top prize winner, on the newest DC Lottery scratch ticket—Monopoly. Mekuria is an Ethiopia native who has lived in DC for more than a decade. In addition to his love for playing the DC Lottery, Mr. Mekuria— a skilled track runner, hopes that his next big win will be on the track. Mr. Mekuria was stunned when he realized that his Monopoly ticket, purchased just yesterday evening at Union Wine & Liquor, was the top prize winner. Mekuria plans to save the bulk of his winnings and use a portion to visit his family in Ethiopia. Congrats again to Mekuria on your big win and remember DC, play the DC Lottery today—where IT'S FUN TO PLAY!