Louisiana Powerball Winner Hits $250 Million Jackpot

Another $100,000 Powerball prize also sold in the state

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a single ticket sold for the March 2, 2026, Powerball drawing is worth over $250 million. In addition, another ticket sold in Louisiana earned $100,000 in the same drawing. The $250 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Arkansas, while the $100,000 winner was purchased in Louisiana.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpot wins of this magnitude are rare and generate significant excitement and interest in the local community. This win could have a major impact on the life of the lucky ticket holder and potentially inspire more Louisianans to play the lottery in hopes of achieving similar life-changing windfalls.

The details

The $250 million Powerball jackpot had been growing since the last win on January 21, 2026. In addition to the jackpot winner, a $2 million Match 5 Million prize was also won in Puerto Rico, and two $100,000 prizes were awarded, one of which was sold in Louisiana.

  • The Powerball drawing for the $250 million jackpot took place on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • A $50,000 Powerball winner sold in Tickfaw, Louisiana, for the September 6th drawing last year will expire on Thursday.

The players

Louisiana Lottery Corporation

The state-run lottery organization that oversees Powerball and other lottery games in Louisiana.

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

The state lottery organization in Arkansas that sold the $250 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket.

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What’s next

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has not yet published details on the winning $250 million Powerball ticket, but that information is expected to be released later this morning. The Louisiana Lottery is also expected to provide more details on the $100,000 winning ticket sold in the state.

The takeaway

This Powerball jackpot win is a significant event for Louisiana, as it marks the first time the state has produced a winner of this magnitude. The additional $100,000 prize sold in Louisiana further demonstrates the state's growing lottery success and the potential for life-changing windfalls for its residents.