Arizona lottery players struck it big this week with seven winning tickets sold across the state just before the holidays. The Powerball jackpot climbed to $1.1 billion on Monday night’s drawing, making it the sixth-largest prize in game history.
🔥 Quick Facts
- 7 Arizona winners claimed prizes ranging from $40,000 to $250,000 between December 11-13
- $250,000 Triple Twist jackpot won at QuikTrip in Phoenix on December 11
- $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot reached Monday after no one matched all numbers December 13
- Winners had tickets at retailers across Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Lake Havasu, Payson, and Queen Creek
Holiday Winning Streak Arrives Across Arizona
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Arizona lottery players discovered fortune in their stockings this week, with lucky winners at seven different retail locations throughout the state. The biggest single prize was $250,000, won at a QuikTrip store near 19th Avenue and Southern in Phoenix on December 11.
The other six tickets claimed $40,000 to $100,000 prizes between December 12 and 13. Multiple retailers participated in the winning streak, including major chains like Bashas, Albertsons, Maverik, Safeway, Circle K, and Fry’s Marketplace. Winners used different strategies, with some adding the optional Power Play multiplier to double their $50,000 prizes to $100,000.
Where Arizona Winners Claimed Their Prizes
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The winning tickets were distributed across several Arizona cities and communities. Phoenix had the largest prize with the Quarter Million dollar Triple Twist jackpot at QuikTrip near 19th and Southern.
Southern Arizona competitors also won big, with Tucson claiming two major prizes. An Albertsons location near Ina and La Cholla sold a $50,000 Powerball ticket, while a Circle K near I-10 sold a $100,000 winner (after Power Play multiplier). Queen Creek’s Fry’s Marketplace also produced a $100,000 winner, while destinations like Lake Havasu, Payson, and Mesa rounded out the lucky locations.
| Location | Retailer | Prize Amount | Game/Draw Date |
| Phoenix | QuikTrip (19th Ave & Southern) | $250,000 | Triple Twist (12/11) |
| Payson | Bashas (Hwy 260) | $40,000 | Mega Millions (12/12) |
| Tucson | Albertsons (La Cholla Blvd) | $50,000 | Powerball (12/13) |
| Lake Havasu | Maverik (McCulloch Dr) | $50,000 | Powerball (12/13) |
| Mesa | Safeway (Power Rd) | $50,000 | Powerball (12/13) |
| Tucson | Circle K (Valencia Rd) | $100,000 | Powerball + Power Play (12/13) |
| Queen Creek | Fry’s Marketplace (Ellsworth Rd) | $100,000 | Powerball + Power Play (12/13) |
Powerball Jackpot Soars to Historic $1.1 Billion
The Arizona winners struck just before the jackpot exploded to historic levels. After no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot skyrocketed to $1.1 billion for Monday’s December 15 drawing.
This sixth-largest jackpot in Powerball history held significant appeal across the nation. Winners face a choice between an annuity worth approximately $1.1 billion or an immediate lump sum of $503.4 million. The Saturday winning numbers were 1, 28, 31, 57, and 58 with Powerball number 16.
“Luck came gift-wrapped this week for a handful of Arizona lotto players, who unwrapped big wins just in time for the holidays.”
— Arizona Family News, Lottery Coverage
How to Play Powerball and Understand Prize Options
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on that multiplies non-jackpot prizes. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69, plus one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Drawings occur three times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights.
Arizona lottery winners can claim prizes through retail locations across the state. Tickets purchased must match the exact drawing date to be valid winners. Power Play multipliers can range from 2x to 10x, substantially increasing prize payouts for matching players who didn’t win the jackpot.
Why This Week Was Special for Arizona Lottery Players
Finding seven major winners in just three days represents unusual lottery fortune for Arizona. Winners distributed geographically across the state demonstrated widespread luck from Phoenix to southern Arizona, with retailers from major chains participating in the winning streak.
The timing proved fortuitous for holiday shopping and gift-giving. Holiday season lottery play typically increases as players seek quick luck during festive times, and this week rewarded several hopeful ticket buyers with life-changing prizes before Christmas arrived.
Annabelle Ink is a gaming journalist and lifelong gamer who lives and breathes video game culture. From console releases to esports tournaments, this dedicated journalist brings insider knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every review and feature. Her expertise spans multiple gaming platforms, helping readers discover their next favorite game while staying connected to the pulse of the gaming industry.