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Fruitland, MD — A retired federal worker from Wicomico County was shopping for groceries when a last-minute Powerball ticket purchase turned her into a $100,000 winner, Maryland Lottery officials announced Tuesday.

The woman picked up her lucky ticket at the Walmart located at 409 North Fruitland Boulevard in Fruitland. She realized her good fortune after noticing that the Powerball number drawn was 15 — the same number she had on one of her ticket lines.

Matching four white balls plus the Powerball typically earns a $50,000 prize, but because she added the Power Play option, and the multiplier was x2 for that drawing, her prize doubled to $100,000.

Key points:

Wicomico County woman wins $100,000 Powerball prize with Power Play option
Ticket purchased at Walmart in Fruitland
Winner plans to donate, remodel her home, and possibly take a vacation

Grocery trip turns into jackpot moment

The woman quickly checked her ticket after realizing the Powerball number matched and discovered that her line also matched four white balls. The combination, plus the Power Play, delivered a six-figure surprise.

After confirming her win, she shared the exciting news with her son. She plans to donate a portion of her winnings to her local church and will use the rest to fund home improvements and a possible vacation.

The Wicomico County resident described the unexpected windfall as a blessing following her long career with the USDA.

Power Play option turns good wins into great ones

The Maryland Lottery encourages players to consider the Power Play feature when purchasing Powerball tickets, as it can significantly boost non-jackpot prizes.

Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, offering players multiple chances each week to score big prizes.

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