AUSTIN, TEXAS – DECEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, Powerball lottery tickets are displayed on a countertop at an Exxon Mobil gas station on December 19, 2025 in Austin, Texas. A $1.8 billion winning Powerball ticket was sold at an Arkansas gas station, the second largest Powerball winning in the game’s history. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
It’s the biggest mystery to hit the central Arkansas town of Cabot, not to mention the rest of the state: Who purchased the winning $1.8 billion Powerball ticket?
Locals speculate on who the big winner of last week’s jackpot is, and whether there’s a new billionaire in their midst. Area charities are hopeful it’s a donor who’s willing to share the wealth…