Arizona Player Claims $95.3 Million Powerball Jackpot

Third Largest Powerball Jackpot Win in Arizona Lottery History


PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - December 13, 2010) -

What:
Arizona Lottery Executive Director Jeff Hatch-Miller will present a check for $95.3 million to the recent Powerball jackpot winner. The presentation will occur Monday, Dec. 13 at 2:45 p.m., at the Arizona Lottery Office in Phoenix.

Drawn Wednesday, Dec. 1, the winning ticket numbers were 5-10-11-12-20 with the Powerball 2. The winning ticket was purchased at Safeway, located at 4823 S. Highway 95 in Fort Mohave, Ariz.

When:
Monday, December 13, 2010
2:45 p.m.

Who:
Winner of the $95.3 million Powerball jackpot
Arizona Lottery Executive Director Jeff Hatch-Miller

Where:
Arizona Lottery Office
4740 E. University Drive
Phoenix, Ariz. 85034

Visual/Photo Opportunities:

  • Arizona Lottery Executive Director Jeff Hatch-Miller awarding the Powerball jackpot $95.3 million oversized check to the winner.
  • Interview with the winning Arizona Lottery player about how this win will change his or her life.
  • Interview with Arizona Lottery officials about the $95.3 million Powerball jackpot win.

About the Arizona Lottery
The Arizona Lottery operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products; it receives no General Fund dollars from the State. Proceeds from sales of Lottery tickets-nearly $3 million per week-fund a variety of state programs. Since July 1981, the Arizona Lottery has paid out over $4.2 billion in prizes to players, more than $2.5 billion in net profit to the state, and almost $510 million in commissions to retailers.

Contact Information:

Contact:
Cindy Esquer
Arizona Lottery
(480) 921-4517

Jennifer Adler
E.B. Lane
(602) 417-1594