Powerball jackpot climbs to tenth-highest ever at $750 million

Sharon Strong Executive Director - Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
Sharon Strong Executive Director - Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
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Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has reached $750 million, making it the tenth-largest in the game’s history. The jackpot has been increasing since June 2 and is now the highest Powerball prize offered in over a year.

Powerball is played across multiple states, with drawings held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Players must match five white balls and one Powerball to win the top prize. Non-jackpot prizes are also available for those who match fewer numbers. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional Power Play multiplier available for an extra $1.

In Arkansas, twenty-nine players have claimed Powerball prizes of at least $30,000 since 2023. Two players won at least $100,000 each in 2025.

Tickets can be purchased at licensed Arkansas Scholarship Lottery retailers or through Play on the Go partners’ retailer apps. More information about where to buy tickets is available on the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s Where To Play page.

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery reports that since its inception in 2009, it has sold over $8 billion in tickets and provided more than $1.5 billion for scholarships benefiting students across the state. Over 822,000 college scholarships have been awarded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to residents of Arkansas. The lottery has distributed more than $5.5 billion in player prizes and paid out over $456 million in retailer commissions while generating more than $187 million in tax revenue for state and federal governments.

“The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) creates winning people, winning futures, and winning moments,” according to ASL materials.

For additional details about lottery games or responsible play resources, visit MyArkansasLottery.com or contact support services such as the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.

Players must be at least 18 years old to participate. All ticket claims are subject to validation by the Office of the Arkansas Lottery (OAL), which maintains that posted numbers are unofficial until confirmed by their central gaming system and Executive Director.



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