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March 2, 2026 Powerball Results: $251M Jackpot Won in Arkansas (Payouts & Tax)
We have a jackpot winner. A lucky ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers for $251M in the March 2, 2026 Powerball drawing.
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The winning numbers were 2, 17, 18, 38, 62 and Powerball 20, with Power Play 2x.
While the jackpot made headlines, it was still a life-changing night for a player in PR who hit Match 5 + Power Play for $2M.
Prize Payouts by Tier
| Tier | Prize | Winners | Power Play Prize | Power Play Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + Powerball | Grand Prize | 1 | - | - |
| Match 5 | $1,000,000 | 0 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| Match 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 3 | $100,000 | 2 |
| Match 4 | $100 | 190 | $200 | 66 |
| Match 3 + Powerball | $100 | 453 | $200 | 171 |
| Match 3 | $7 | 12,151 | $14 | 4,220 |
| Match 2 + Powerball | $7 | 9,541 | $14 | 3,356 |
| Match 1 + Powerball | $4 | 73,336 | $8 | 25,610 |
| Powerball only | $4 | 171,055 | $8 | 58,619 |
Stat Corner
Stat corner: recent momentum is led by white balls 42, 52, 64. The deepest red-ball drought belongs to Powerball 8, missing for roughly 306 days.
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