Description: (Businessperson)
Jack Whittaker was an American businessman known for his involvement in the construction industry. He gained widespread recognition for winning a record-breaking US$314.9 million jackpot in the Powerball lottery in 2002, which was the largest single-ticket win in American lottery history at the time. Following his lottery win, Whittaker's professional life was marked by proximity to criminal activities and a series of personal tragedies.