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Arkansas Winner Hits $250.8M Powerball Jackpot on Jackpocket App
Largest prize ever won through lottery courier app, further solidifying Jackpocket's leadership in the space.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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A lucky Arkansas resident has won a record-breaking $250.8 million Powerball jackpot by ordering their ticket through the Jackpocket lottery app. This was only the winner's second order using the app, making it the largest prize ever won on Jackpocket. The win underscores Jackpocket's commitment to providing a secure and seamless lottery experience for its customers, with 80 prizes of $1 million or more awarded to date.
Why it matters
This historic win highlights the growing popularity and convenience of lottery courier apps like Jackpocket, which allow players to order tickets directly from their phones. It also demonstrates the potential for life-changing payouts through these services, which are expanding access to lottery games across the country.
The details
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Winners Corner, an authorized retailer in Little Rock, Arkansas. The lucky winner matched all five numbers (2, 17, 18, 38, 62) plus the Powerball (20) on only their second order through the Jackpocket app.
- The winning Powerball drawing took place on Monday, March 3, 2026.
- Jackpocket announced the record-breaking $250.8 million win on March 4, 2026.
The players
Jackpocket
An American lottery courier app and subsidiary of DraftKings Inc. that allows users to order official state lottery tickets from their mobile devices.
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
The state lottery of Arkansas, which has raised over $1.5 billion for scholarships since 2009 and has awarded more than $5.7 billion in prizes to players.
Winners Corner
An authorized and licensed lottery retailer in Little Rock, Arkansas where the winning Powerball ticket was purchased.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled for our customer in Arkansas and amazed that just their second order placed with Jackpocket resulted in a life-changing $250.8 million jackpot — setting a new Jackpocket record.”
— Pete Sullivan, SVP, Lottery at DraftKings (Business Wire)
“The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is proud to celebrate this $250.8 million win alongside our retail partner, Jackpocket. Through our collaboration, we have been able to provide Arkansans with more convenient ways to play lottery games, now leading to this historic moment.”
— Sharon Strong, Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director (Business Wire)
What’s next
Jackpocket plans to continue expanding its lottery courier services to new jurisdictions across the United States, providing more players with convenient access to lottery games and the potential for life-changing prizes.
The takeaway
This record-breaking Powerball win on the Jackpocket app demonstrates the growing popularity and potential of lottery courier services, which are revolutionizing how people can participate in state lottery games through their smartphones.
