A quick stop at a Safeway in Page, Arizona turned into a quarter-million-dollar surprise on Wednesday night when a Powerball player who opted for the Power Play add-on landed a $250,000 win. The lucky ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the red Powerball, taking what would have been a $50,000 payout and multiplying it into six figures.
Winning Numbers, Multiplier and Jackpot
The official results show that Wednesday's winning numbers were 13, 21, 27, 43 and 45, with Powerball 26 and a 5x Power Play multiplier. According to Powerball, the estimated jackpot for that drawing was about $59 million.
Lucky Stop: Where the Ticket Was Sold
The windfall is tied to a ticket sold at a Safeway in Page, a small tourist hub that just produced a very big winner. As reported by KTAR, the prize came from a four-of-five-plus-Powerball match that was boosted by the Power Play feature.
How Power Play Pumped the Prize to $250K
Under standard Powerball payouts, matching four white balls plus the Powerball is worth $50,000. With a 5x Power Play in effect, that prize level jumps to $250,000. Powerball's prize breakdown for the April 15 drawing shows multiple Power Play winners in the lower tiers, underscoring how much the multiplier can change a ticket's value.
How Winners Claim Their Cash
The Arizona Lottery notes that Powerball plays cost $2 and the Power Play add-on costs $1, with tickets available at more than 3,000 retailers statewide. For prizes of $600 or more, as well as full instructions and required forms, the Arizona Lottery directs winners to follow its official claiming guidelines on its website.
