Arizona Lottery Player Wins $2.6 Million The Pick Jackpot With Ticket Bought in Phoenix

An Arizona lottery player is waking up a multimillionaire after matching all six winning numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing of The Pick. The lucky ticket, worth $2.6 million, was purchased at a QuikTrip convenience store in south Phoenix. As of Thursday morning, the winner has not yet come forward.

The Arizona Lottery confirmed the winning numbers as 5, 8, 11, 13, 19, and 24, creating one of the largest single-ticket wins of the year in the state.

Winning Ticket Sold at South Phoenix QuikTrip

Lottery officials announced that the jackpot-winning ticket was sold at the QuikTrip located at 4725 E. Baseline Road, near the 48th Street intersection. The store will receive a bonus from the lottery for selling the jackpot ticket, as Arizona rewards retailers who produce major winners.

The Wednesday, December 11 drawing yielded one jackpot winner who matched all six numbers in The Pick, securing the full $2.6 million prize without having to split it.

The Pick is Arizona’s state-exclusive draw game, making major jackpots like this less common than multi-state games such as Powerball or Mega Millions.

How The Pick Works—and How Rare This Win Is

Players choose six numbers between 1 and 44 or use Quick Pick for randomly generated selections. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all six numbers in any order. Smaller prizes are awarded for matching three, four, or five numbers.

Adding EXTRA!—a paid add-on—can boost non-jackpot winnings, but this jackpot was won through the main draw alone.

Winner Has 180 Days to Claim the Prize

The jackpot winner now has until mid-June 2026 to claim their prize at the Arizona Lottery office. Large wins must be verified in person, and winners are typically encouraged to consult financial and legal advisors before claiming.

Arizona does not allow lottery winners to remain anonymous for The Pick, meaning the winner’s name will become public once the prize is claimed.

In many cases, winners wait days or even weeks before coming forward, sometimes to plan for the tax implications of sudden wealth or to ensure the ticket is safely secured.

Phoenix Store Celebrates With Retailer Bonus

The QuikTrip that sold the winning ticket will receive a financial bonus from the Arizona Lottery. Retailers earn standard sales commissions, and jackpot-winning tickets come with an additional reward, helping encourage widespread participation in the state lottery network.

The store’s location in south Phoenix is now drawing increased foot traffic from locals hoping lightning might strike again in future drawings.

Will The Winner Step Forward Soon?

With a $2.6 million jackpot on the line, Arizona Lottery officials expect the winner to claim their prize within the next few weeks. Historically, winners of The Pick often claim earlier rather than later, though they legally have nearly six months.