A quick stop at a Vail convenience store has turned into a six-figure payday after Saturday’s Powerball drawing. A ticket sold in town matched four white balls plus the red Powerball, and because the player added the 2X Power Play, the win jumped to $100,000. Lottery officials have not publicly identified the winner.
According to 12News, the lucky ticket was sold at Roadrunner Market in Vail. The prize started as a $50,000 win and doubled to $100,000 once the Power Play multiplier kicked in. Lottery officials named the market as the selling retailer and confirmed the payout level.
The official Powerball website lists the April 11 winning numbers as 6, 47, 49, 53 and 60, with a Powerball of 6 and a Power Play of 2x. That drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, leaving the estimated jackpot at roughly $45 million for the April 13 drawing. The site explains that Power Play multiplies non jackpot prizes, which is why this $50,000 win became a $100,000 haul, according to Powerball.
How to claim and protect your ticket
Arizona officials remind winners to sign the back of their ticket as soon as possible to prove ownership. For prizes of $600 or more, players must complete a Winner Claim Form and submit it to the Arizona Lottery. The state notes that draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing, with options to file by mail or in person at lottery offices. Detailed steps and office locations are listed on the claim page from the Arizona Lottery.
What this means for local players
This win is the latest in a run of midrange Powerball payouts at Arizona retailers this year, a trend local outlets have been tracking. Small convenience stores and gas stations around the state have produced several five-figure and six-figure winners, a reminder that a quick stop for gas or snacks can quietly turn into a serious payday. Recent coverage has highlighted how a small town Speedway turned a pit stop into a $100k Powerball payday for another Arizona player.
If you bought a ticket for the April 11 drawing, it might be worth digging through your wallet or glove compartment. Players can check numbers on the official Powerball site or at the retailer where they purchased the ticket, then sign the back of any winning slip to lock in ownership. The Powerball site offers a "Check Your Numbers" tool, and the next drawing is scheduled for Monday, April 13, according to Powerball.
