
Thu Apr 02 11:20:00 UTC 2026: ### Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $180 Million; Arkansas Winner Remains Unclaimed
The Story:
The Powerball jackpot has surged to $180 million, with a cash value of $80.9 million, ahead of the drawing on Monday, March 30, 2020. This comes almost a month after a ticket sold in Arkansas won $251 million on March 2, 2020, but the prize remains unclaimed. The Arkansas Lottery reminds winners they have 180 days to claim their winnings. The article details the rules of Powerball, including the cost of a ticket ($2), how to select numbers, and the availability of the “Quick Pick” option.
Key Points:
- The Powerball jackpot reached $180 million before the March 30, 2020, drawing.
- A $251 million Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas on March 2, 2020, remains unclaimed.
- The winning numbers for the March 30, 2020, drawing were 7, 11, 31, 41, 57, and the Powerball was 20. The “Power Play” multiplier was 2x.
- No one won the jackpot, but one person in Ohio won the Match 5 $1 million prize.
- The jackpot increased to $194 million ahead of the April 1, 2020, drawing.
- Non-U.S. citizens can play Powerball in participating states.
Key Takeaways:
- Powerball jackpots can reach substantial amounts, attracting widespread interest.
- Unclaimed lottery winnings are a recurring phenomenon, highlighting the importance of checking tickets.
- Powerball is accessible to both U.S. citizens and non-citizens in participating states.
- The lottery continues to grow in value when no one claims the grand prize.
- Ohio seems to be a lucky state for lottery winners.