$1.8 billion winning Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: December 26, 2025

Words: 262

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Someone in Arkansas got a Christmas surprise, winning a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot that was the second largest in the multi-state game’s history.

The ticket was the second time the Powerball jackpot has been won in the state, according to a Thursday news release. The last Powerball jackpot was won in the state in 2010.

“Congratulations to the newest Powerball jackpot winner! This is truly an extraordinary, life-changing prize,” Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group …

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