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: 1/3/2026Years Tracked: 18