Originally Published: 26 DEC 25 03:00 ET(CNN) — A lucky Powerball ticket holder in Arkansas has won an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, the second largest in US lottery history, after matching all six numbers in Monday’s drawing. Keeping the Powerball windfall privateArkansas is one of a growing number of states that allow Powerball lottery winners to remain anonymous. New Jersey, Georgia, and Arizona have anonymity laws, while Florida allows winners to claim prizes through a blind trust or LLC. Even without outside pressure, the sudden influx of wealth has financially destroyed some jackpot winners who weren’t prepared to manage it. And it isn’t just the Powerball ticket holder who benefits.

Source: CNN December 27, 2025 11:39 UTC