"Circle K has gone to court asking a judge to freeze the clock before a May 23 deadline that would otherwise wipe out the winnings under lottery rules. The company is not asking for an immediate ruling on ownership. Instead, it wants time to sort out a lawsuit that now involves the store, a clerk, and the Arizona Lottery."
"The ticket in question came from a November drawing of 'The Pick' and was sold at a Circle K near Bell Road and 56th Street in Scottsdale. According to court filings, a customer asked for $85 in tickets but only paid $60, leaving 25 tickets behind at the counter."
"Court records say store manager Robert Gawlitza discovered the unclaimed tickets, then clocked out, changed clothes, and returned to the store to buy them for $10. That sequence is now under scrutiny, with questions about whether he acted as a private customer or used knowledge gained on the job."
"Attorney Josh Kolsrud, who is not involved in the case, said those details may carry significant weight. 'Who goes out to their car and changes their clothing to come in to purchase tickets unless you have a plan?' Kolsrud said. He added that what the manager knew in that moment could ultimately decide the case."
A $12.8 million Arizona Lottery prize is at risk as Circle K seeks to pause a deadline related to a disputed winning ticket. The ticket was sold at a Scottsdale store, where a customer left behind tickets after only partially paying. Circle K argues these tickets were never legally purchased and thus belong to the store. The case centers on store manager Robert Gawlitza, who bought the unclaimed tickets after changing clothes, raising questions about insider knowledge. Legal experts suggest this conduct may significantly impact the case's outcome.
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