Arkansas Resident Claims $250 Million Powerball Jackpot

Second-largest lottery prize ever won in the state, winner chooses to remain anonymous

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:21pm

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The Arkansas winner of the $250.8 million Powerball jackpot from March 2 has claimed their prize, according to a news release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The winner, a Northwest Arkansas resident, chose to receive the prize as a one-time cash payment of $118 million before taxes and requested their name be withheld.

Why it matters

This is the second massive Powerball jackpot won in Arkansas within the last four months, highlighting the state's growing popularity as a destination for lottery players and the significant impact these winnings can have on individuals and communities.

The details

The winner selected their own numbers, which were 2, 17, 18, 38 and 62 and the Powerball number was 20. The winning ticket was purchased at the Winners Corner location in Little Rock, which has been the top lottery retailer in the state for the past five years.

  • The Arkansas win was announced earlier this month and is the second-largest jackpot won in the state.
  • On Christmas Day, another Arkansas ticket sold at a Murphy USA location in Cabot resulted in a roughly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize ever won in the U.S. and the largest in Arkansas.

The players

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

The state lottery organization that oversees and administers the Powerball lottery in Arkansas.

Winners Corner

A lottery retailer located in Little Rock, Arkansas that has been the top-selling lottery location in the state for the past five consecutive years.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Sharon Strong, Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Executive Director

What’s next

The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize, and individuals who win prizes over $500,000 can choose to remain anonymous for three years, unless the winner is an elected official or a close relative of one.

The takeaway

The back-to-back Powerball jackpot wins in Arkansas demonstrate the state's growing popularity as a destination for lottery players and the significant impact these winnings can have on individuals and communities. The anonymity of the latest winner also highlights the privacy protections available to high-profile lottery winners.