Hugh Hawkins

Powerball Winner • IA • 2005

Jackpot (2024$)

$177,000,000

lump sum

Age at Win

Commercial Real Estate Developer

Quick Facts

Win Date: December 14, 2005
State: IA
Winner Type: individual
Marital Status: married
Ticket Type: Own Numbers
Payment Choice: lump sum
After Tax: $38M

Analysis

Protective Factors

+Professional background in commercial real estate
+Recent bankruptcy taught value of money
+Continued working after win
+Stayed in Des Moines community
+Used DAFs for efficient philanthropy

How They Found Out

Was on a business trip during the drawing. Returned to Dahl's 3 days later, saw banner announcing winning ticket sold there, asked clerk to verify. Kept secret for 36 hours. Revealed at 9:30 PM Sunday.

Research Quality: high • Last Updated: 1/3/2026 • Years Tracked: 20

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