Upper Marlboro Wawa Sells $500,000 Powerball Double Play Ticket

A Double Play winning ticket that paid 500,000 dollars was sold at the Wawa on South East Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro in the Powerball drawing held on December 23, 2025. Lottery officials reported the Double Play prize as a local winner, while the main Powerball jackpot for that drawing went unclaimed and the next advertised jackpot rose to about 1.7 billion dollars. The result leaves the county with a confirmed high tier prize hit at a familiar neighborhood retailer and a looming national jackpot that is drawing new attention.

The drawing produced multiple prize tiers and included several Match 5 tickets worth 1 million dollars sold in other states, according to the published prize summary for that drawing. Local officials and retailers typically see a measurable uptick in foot traffic and impulse purchases when large jackpots build, and the sale of a half million dollar ticket at a county convenience store underlines the way national lottery events translate into local economic effects.

For local residents the immediate impacts are practical. Whoever holds the winning ticket should verify their ticket and follow Maryland Lottery procedures to claim prizes. Winners should be aware that lottery payouts are subject to federal taxes and Maryland income tax, which will reduce the headline amount. Retailers that sell winning tickets often experience temporary sales gains as customers check their tickets and purchase additional entries in future drawings.

Powerball tickets are sold at authorized retail outlets including convenience stores and gas stations and are available online in jurisdictions that permit internet sales. Purchases must be made before a drawing closes, with closing times set by the state lottery. With the main jackpot now advertised at roughly 1.7 billion dollars, ticket sales and local retail activity in Prince George's County can be expected to rise ahead of the next drawing.

Residents with questions about claiming a prize or lottery procedures can contact the Maryland Lottery or check authorized retailer guidance for next steps and claim rules.