Even though the odds of winning the Powerball—or any big lottery, for that matter—are notoriously low, millions of Americans still buy tickets every week, dreaming of that life-changing jackpot. But here’s a question you might not have considered: Are you buying your tickets in a lucky spot—or a cursed one? New research suggests that where you buy your ticket could actually make a difference.
Casino.org, a well-known gambling advice site, dug into decades of state lottery data to figure out which Arizona cities and stores have historically sold the most jackpot-winning tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions. And the results are fascinating. While several big Phoenix-area cities make the list, some surprisingly small towns across the state have racked up massive wins too.
So, which Arizona cities are the luckiest for lottery players? Here’s the list based on total jackpot winnings over the past 24 years:
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Gilbert: $930.5 million
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Glendale: $605 million
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Fountain Hills: $295 million
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Tempe: $113.5 million
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Lake Havasu City: $108.1 million
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Fort Mohave: $95.6 million
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Phoenix: $81.3 million
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Littlefield: $60.8 million
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Mesa: $13.6 million
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Scottsdale: $8.7 million
Gilbert tops the list with nearly a billion dollars in winnings—a figure that’s hard to ignore. Glendale and Fountain Hills aren’t far behind, showing that luck isn’t confined to one corner of the state.
But it’s not just cities—specific stores seem to have a knack for selling winning tickets. According to Casino.org, here are the 10 luckiest stores in Arizona over the last 24 years:
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Quiktrip, 726 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert: $473.1 million
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Circle K, 20203 N 67th Ave, Glendale: $454 million
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4 Sons Food Stores, 20203 N. 67th Ave, Glendale: $414 million
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Quiktrip, 13779 N. Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills: $293.8 million
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Winners Corner, 4225 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale: $188.9 million
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Desert Martini, 524 W. Broadway Road: $113 million
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Safeway, 2120 Mcculloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City: $108 million
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Scenic General Store, 4823 Highway 95, Fort Mohave: $95.3 million
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7-Eleven, 3767 Scenic Blvd., Littlefield: $60 million
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7-Eleven, 2424 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix: $47 million
If you live in Phoenix and want to maximize your chances, there are a few hot spots you might want to check out. The five luckiest Phoenix-area stores include:
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7-Eleven, 2424 W. Greenway Road: $47 million
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Arizona Lottery, 4740 E University Drive: $15 million
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Fry’s Food Store, 4202 W. Cactus Road: $2 million
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Fry’s Food Store, 2250 E. Baseline Road: $2 million
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Circle K, 614 W. Roosevelt St.: $1.2 million
So, how did Casino.org figure all this out? They requested official data from state lotteries, which included the store name, address, number of jackpots sold, and total jackpot amounts. From there, they sorted the numbers to find which cities and stores came out on top in terms of winnings. The result: a pretty clear picture of Arizona’s luckiest lottery spots.
Whether you’re a regular Powerball player or just buy a ticket occasionally, it’s fascinating to see that some cities—and even certain stores—seem to have a streak of luck. While there’s no guaranteed way to win, maybe choosing your next ticket from one of these hotspots could give you a little extra hope. After all, luck might just be a location away!
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