A Sun City resident won a $50,000 Powerball prize on Wednesday night after partially matching the winning numbers, turning a routine trip for gas at an ARCO station on the 10000 block of Grand Avenue into a five-figure payday. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, but lottery officials and local media, including 12News, have confirmed the payout.
Winning numbers and prize level
Wednesday’s drawing turned up the numbers 9, 33, 52, 64 and 66, with a Powerball of 1. Official results show that a ticket matching four white balls plus the red Powerball is worth $50,000, according to Powerball.
How to claim a Powerball prize in Arizona
In Arizona, smaller wins can typically be redeemed right at the retailer, but any prize of $600 or more has to go through Arizona Lottery offices or be claimed by mail. The state lottery’s how-to-claim guidance explains the in-person and mail-in options, lists office locations and reminds players that they have 180 days from the draw date to file a claim. For larger payouts, winners are instructed to sign the back of the ticket and submit a completed claim form along with identification, as outlined on the state site.
Sun City has produced big winners before
Sun City is no stranger to big lottery luck. Earlier this year, a $1 million Powerball ticket sold in the community was reported in March 2024, a reminder that modest, everyday purchases can occasionally turn into serious money. That earlier prize was disclosed only after the winner completed the claiming process, and the Arizona Lottery typically posts winning ticket locations once claims are finalized, according to local coverage.
Next drawing and the big picture
No one hit the jackpot in Wednesday’s draw, so the prize keeps climbing. Powerball lists the next drawing for Saturday, Feb. 21, with an estimated jackpot of $190 million and a cash option of about $89.1 million. While headline-grabbing jackpots get most of the attention, wins like this $50,000 Sun City ticket are a steady reminder for players to double check their slips and for stores to keep an eye out for customers holding something a lot more valuable than a tank of gas.
