A quick stop at a Speedway in Globe just turned into a six-figure story for one Powerball player, after a ticket sold there hit for a $100,000 prize in Wednesday's drawing. The play was originally worth $50,000, but the buyer tacked on the $1 Power Play option, which doubled the payout and suddenly put a small-town convenience store squarely in the spotlight. It also served as a timely reminder to would-be winners to follow the Arizona Lottery's claim rules.
Numbers and the Power Play
The winning ticket matched white balls 50, 52, 54, 56 and 64, along with a red Powerball of 23, with a Power Play of 2. That multiplier is what turned the $50,000 non-jackpot prize into $100,000. As reported by AZFamily, the add-on feature is exactly what pushed the win into six-figure territory.
Where the Ticket Was Sold
Lottery officials identified the selling retailer as Speedway 297 in Globe. Local coverage put the store on E. Ash Street, according to KTAR News. Store employees kept things low-key and did not immediately provide comment, even as the gas station briefly became Globe's most talked-about pit stop.
How to Claim and What to Know
Each Powerball play costs $2, with the optional Power Play add-on at $1, according to the Arizona Lottery. Prizes above $599 must be claimed through the Lottery's offices, and winning draw-game tickets have to be redeemed within 180 days. Tickets are sold at more than 3,000 retailers statewide, so if you think that lucky slip of paper is in your pocket or glove box, sign the back immediately and contact the Arizona Lottery for instructions on how to submit a claim.
Not the Only Local Payday
This Globe winner is just the latest Arizonan to turn a routine stop into a serious payday. Small retailers around the state have been behind several recent mid-size Powerball wins, proving that big breaks can come from everyday errands. Hoodline recently highlighted another local hit, when a Valley shopper in Sun City scored a $50,000 Powerball prize at the pump, a moment captured in its coverage of a mystery Sun City neighbor's $50K ticket. For Arizona players, it is one more reminder to double-check those numbers before tossing a ticket.
