Walmart run leads to $100k powerball win for retired woman in maryland — ID 905136 © Eti Swinford | Dreamstime.com

Fruitland, MD — A routine trip to Walmart turned into a six-figure surprise for a retired federal employee from Wicomico County, who discovered she had won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing.

The woman, who purchased her ticket at the Walmart located at 409 North Fruitland Boulevard, realized one of her lines had the number 15 — the Powerball drawn for the game. After matching four white balls and the red Powerball, and adding the Power Play option to her ticket, her $50,000 win doubled to $100,000 thanks to a 2x multiplier.

The winner, a former USDA employee, shared the news with her son before making plans to donate to her local church and begin home improvement projects.

Key points:

Wicomico County woman wins $100K Powerball prize using Power Play
Winning ticket purchased at Walmart in Fruitland
Prize doubled from $50K to $100K due to 2x Power Play multiplier

Big win brings plans for remodeling and giving back

After confirming the win, the woman chose to keep her excitement relatively quiet, telling only her son. She said a portion of the money will go to her church, with the rest going toward remodeling her home and possibly taking a long-awaited vacation.

The prize represents the third-tier level in the Powerball game and was multiplied by the Power Play option — a feature that can significantly boost non-jackpot winnings for an additional $1 per play.

Maryland Lottery reminds players of Power Play potential

Powerball continues to offer players three drawings per week — every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday — with players encouraged to consider adding Power Play for a chance to increase non-jackpot winnings.

The woman’s winning combination and decision to add Power Play turned an ordinary grocery run into a $100,000 payday.

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