A Valley resident just turned an ordinary grocery run into a roughly $6.7 million payday, thanks to a winning Arizona Lottery "The Pick" ticket from Saturday's drawing. The slip matched all six numbers and produced the only jackpot winner in the draw. The ticket was purchased at the Albertsons near 19th Avenue and Northern Avenue in Phoenix during what was supposed to be a routine stop for groceries.
What we know so far
According to ABC15 Arizona, the winning numbers were 1, 13, 15, 19, 22 and 34, and the jackpot is estimated at about $6.7 million. ABC15 reports the ticket was sold at the Albertsons at 8035 N. 19th Avenue, near 19th and Northern avenues, and that the winner has not yet come forward publicly.
Official records and claim deadline
The Arizona Lottery past-draws report lists the March 14 draw with those winning numbers and shows one jackpot-winning ticket. The draw record lists an expiration date of Sept. 10, 2026, which Arizona Lottery documents indicate is roughly 180 days from the draw, according to Arizona Lottery. The Albertsons that sold the ticket should qualify for a retailer bonus under the Lottery selling-incentive schedule for in-state jackpots above $5 million, as outlined by Arizona Lottery.
How winners claim and next steps
If you think you might be holding the lucky slip, ABC15 notes that you should sign the back, keep it in a safe place and contact the Arizona Lottery for instructions. For large prizes, lottery officials typically direct winners to claim at their offices, where the ticket is verified and staff walk claimants through payout options and next steps.
Where this fits in recent lottery headlines
"The Pick" has produced several multi-million dollar payouts recently, including a $12.8 million jackpot tied to a Scottsdale ticket late last year that sparked a legal fight over who owns the winnings, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix and detailed in a story on how a forgotten lotto slip triggers $12.8 million court fight. The newest jackpot adds to Arizona's streak of large in-state wins and is likely to stay in the spotlight until the winner claims the cash.
Arizona Lottery officials are urging players to double-check any recent "The Pick" tickets and contact the Lottery if there is any chance they are holding the winner. More details are expected once state officials, or the mystery shopper, step forward with an official claim.
