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.

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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.