Mobile Lottery Wins: Arkansas Player Strikes Gold with $250.8 Million Powerball
The dream of winning the lottery is alive and well, and increasingly, people are realizing that dream through their smartphones. A testament to this trend came on March 2nd when an Arkansas resident won a staggering $250.8 million Powerball jackpot using the Jackpocket mobile app. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery officially announced the win on March 4th, marking a new record for Jackpocket.
Jackpocket’s Record-Breaking Win
“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,” stated Pete Sullivan, SVP, Lottery at DraftKings. “This historic win underscores our commitment to delivering a best-in-class, secure, and seamless lottery experience for our customers.”
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery actively partners with Jackpocket to provide “more convenient ways to play lottery games,” expanding access and potentially increasing participation in lottery programs.
Winning Numbers and Claiming the Prize
The winning Powerball numbers for the March 2nd drawing were: 2, 17, 18, 38, and 62, with the Powerball number being 20. The lucky winner has 180 days, as per Arkansas state law, to claim their incredible prize.
Arkansas on a Winning Streak
Arkansas is experiencing a remarkable run of lottery luck. While only three Powerball jackpots have been won in the state’s history, two of those wins have occurred within the past few months. On Christmas Eve, another Arkansas player secured the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever – a phenomenal $1.817 billion. That winner chose to remain anonymous.
“We are excited to make Arkansas lottery history with another Powerball jackpot win in just over two months,” said state lottery Executive Director Sharon Strong. “As with our other lottery prizes, the benefits of this win are multi-layered. From raising funds for in-state student scholarships to supporting our retailers and contributing to the state’s economy, we look forward to seeing this positive impact spread across Arkansas communities.”
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots in History
Here’s a look at the top 10 Powerball jackpots awarded since the lottery’s inception in 1992:
- $2.04 Billion – November 7, 2022 (California)
- $1.817 Billion – December 24, 2022 (Arkansas)
- $768.7 Million – April 23, 2019 (Wisconsin)
- $758.7 Million – August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)
- $699.8 Million – October 4, 2018 (California)
- $687.8 Million – October 27, 2018 (California)
- $656 Million – March 30, 2012 (Maryland, Illinois, Kansas)
- $590.5 Million – May 19, 2013 (Florida)
- $587.5 Million – November 28, 2012 (Arizona, Missouri)
- $564.1 Million – February 11, 2015 (Texas, California, Florida)
Combined with Mega Millions, these are some of the largest lottery prizes ever awarded in the United States.
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