Arkansas anonymity differs for elected officials and relatives
By Kate Northrop
The lottery winner of the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history has been revealed as the younger brother of an Arkansas mayor.
Six months ago, the sole winner of the $1.8 billion Powerball lottery jackpot came forward to collect their prize. After a period of anonymity, their identity has been revealed.
Arkansas Lottery records, obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, state that the winner's name is Tracy Hartwick. Tracy's older brother is Terry Hartwick, who is currently serving his third term as North Little Rock mayor.
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