Arkansas Ticket Wins $249 Million Powerball Jackpot in March 2 Drawing

The Powerball jackpot for the March 2 drawing reached an estimated $249 million, with a cash option of $117.2 million. Lottery officials confirmed a single winning ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers, securing the full jackpot. Additionally, a Puerto Rico player won $2 million by matching five numbers with the Power Play. The jackpot will reset for the next drawing on March 4, with tickets sold in 45 states and territories.