SALISBURY, MD – In a stunning turn of events, a 19-year-old college student experienced a life-altering surprise when a spontaneous purchase of a Powerball quick-pick ticket turned into a significant boost for her future. Spending her summer at the beach, the Frederick County woman became the latest recipient of the game’s $50,000 third-tier prize.
When asked about the circumstances that led to her lucky win, she explained, “I stopped for gas and a snack.” On July 1, her destination was Royal Farms #127 in Salisbury. Although she occasionally played the Lottery, Powerball was usually her game of choice. Spotting the machine, she decided to purchase a ticket on a whim.
Little did she know that this ticket would hold the key to her fortunes in the July 1 drawing. It wasn’t until several days later that fate brought her into another Lottery retailer, where a reminder of the Powerball ticket prompted her to dig it out of her wallet and scan it. Initially puzzled by the message displayed on the scanning device, she quickly realized that she had won. However, she had no idea about the exact amount of her prize. To dispel any doubts, a visiting family member downloaded the Lottery app and checked the $10 ticket. The moment of confirmation left the winner in disbelief. “I looked at it and thought, ‘Can this be right?'” she recounted. Even during her visit to Lottery headquarters days later, the reality of her win felt like a dream. “I know this is happening, but at the same time, it feels like a dream,” she expressed.
The fortunate Powerball winner has decided to allocate the entirety of her $50,000 prize to her tuition fund. This unexpected windfall is a welcome relief, as she shared, “This win is such a welcome thing. It helps so much.” The Royal Farms store located at 27992 Ocean Gateway played a pivotal role in this heartwarming story.
For those seeking their shot at the elusive Powerball jackpot, the next opportunity awaits on Wednesday, July 12. Players have the chance to vie for the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the tenth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The estimated jackpot annuity stands at $725 million, with an estimated cash option of $366.2 million.