Arkansas’ $250.8M Powerball Winner Steps Forward

It's official! The Arkansas winner of the $250.8 million Powerball® jackpot has claimed their prize through the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL).

That winning ticket for the March 2 drawing was purchased using the Jackpocket mobile app and they picked their own numbers. The winning numbers were 2, 17, 18, 38 and 62, with Powerball number 20. The ticket was processed through Winners Corner, located at 6801 W. 12th Street in Little Rock.

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According to a press release, the winner, who is from Northwest Arkansas, chose to take the one-time cash payout of $118 million before taxes. The player decided to remain anonymous. Can I just say, I'm happy for the winner but a little jealous too?

Big Win Also Benefits Arkansas Students

Did you know that for this particular jackpot run, the Powerball generated more than $2.3 million in sales, with Arkansas retailers earning over $121,000 in commissions.

Every ticket sold in Arkansas also helps fund scholarships for students across Arkansas.

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Arkansas Sees Another Major Jackpot Moment

The ASL Executive Director, Sharon Strong, stated,

We’ve been extremely fortunate to have not just one, but two huge Powerball jackpot winners in Arkansas within the last few months. This month’s win further highlights the lottery’s positive impact on the state. From the retailers who sell our tickets to the students who benefit from lottery-funded scholarships, we look forward to supporting even more ‘big wins’ for Arkansans.

This latest win marks the third time a Powerball jackpot has been claimed in Arkansas. The winners include the historic $1.817 billion jackpot on December 24, 2025, and the $25 million jackpot on January 2, 2010.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

If you would like more information about the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, you can go to MyArkansasLottery.com.