Arizona 9

Powerball Winner • AZ • 2006

Jackpot (2024$)

N/A

lump sum

Age at Win

Unknown

Quick Facts

Win Date: November 1, 2006
State: AZ
Winner Type: syndicate
Ticket Type: Own Numbers
Payment Choice: lump sum
After Tax: $15M

Analysis

Protective Factors

+Trust structure for anonymity
+Syndicate peer support system
+Moderate individual shares (~$1.5-1.7M net)
+Likely continued employment
+No public internal disputes
+Written syndicate agreement (implied)

How They Found Out

The group successfully claimed their prize as a collective entity called "Arizona 9" through a trust structure, allowing them to maintain anonymity while satisfying legal requirements. Art Macias, Arizona Lottery Executive Director, used their win in marketing to promote subsequent draws.

Research Quality: verified • Last Updated: 1/3/2026 • Years Tracked: 18

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