Arkansas Lottery

About Arkansas Lottery

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery was started in 2008. Since 2009, the Arkansas lottery has raised more than $1.2 billion in lottery proceeds for scholarships across the state of Arkansas, which include more than 675,000 college scholarships to Arkansans. During FY 2021, OAL net proceeds funded $106.4 million to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and ADHE distributed $87.6 million in scholarships to over 50,000 students.

In fiscal year 2021, lottery ticket sales reached $631 million, which was a new record for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Over $440 million was given back to the citizens of Arkansas.

The AR Lottery consist of the following state lottery games and also has instant games and scratch-off tickets.

Arkansas POWERBALL® a multi-state draw game jointly operated by the 38 member lotteries of the Multi-State Lottery Association and sold in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

MEGA MILLIONS® a second multi-state draw old in 45 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. Virgin Islands.

LUCKY FOR LIFE® a multi-state draw game with drawings every Monday and Thursday.

NATURAL STATE JACKPOT is an Arkansas-only draw game with drawings Monday through Saturday. Five numbers are drawn from one to 39. If all numbers are matched, the jackpot is won. If more than one person matches all five numbers, the jackpot is shared between all winning parties.

CASH 3 is game in which players select three numbers between zero and nine and can play the numbers straight, straight/box (combine straight and box plays) or combo.

CASH 4 is played similarly to Cash 3, with players selecting four numbers between zero and nine and the play type i.e., box, straight, combo etc.

FAST PLAY is an instant play-style game where lottery plays can instantly win. There are several ways to win, including matching certain symbols, adding up to a total or meeting the requirements outlined on the ticket.

The AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play incorporates a progressive jackpot gaming theme along with fixed lower-tier prizes. $5 ticket.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How old do I have to be to play the Arkansas Lottery?

To play the Arkansas Lottery, you need to be 18 or older

Can I purchase lotto tickets online or over the phone?

Unfortunately, in the state of Arkansas, you can only purchase tickets from licensed retailers.

Is club membership free?

The club membership is free to join, and you can get updates from the latest games including winning numbers, access to contest promotions and events.

Can you claim a prize by mail?

Yes, you can redeem your lottery prize winnings by mail. To redeem your lottery winnings by mail, you must print and fill out a claim form. You also must get a copy of a photo ID (driver's license, U.S. passport, passport issued by a foreign government, U.S. Armed Forces I.D., U.S. Bureau of Citizenship, and Immigration Services I.D.). Once you get all your documents, you must mail signed ticket, claim form, and copy of the I.D. to the following address:

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center

P.O. Box 3838

Little Rock, AR 72203

Can I remain anonymous if I win a lottery jackpot in the state of Arkansas?

Yes, in the state of Arkansas, winners of prizes over $500,000 can choose to remain anonymous but their identity would become public record after three years

Where does the lottery money go?

More than 92 cents of every dollar of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery revenue goes to prizes, scholarships, retailer commissions, and other expenses in Arkansas

When can I collect my winnings?

You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your winnings

What happens if my ticket is lost or stolen?

If you lose your winning ticket, you are out of luck. The Arkansas Lottery is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced lottery tickets. Always sign the back of your ticket to prevent it from being claimed in case the winning ticket is ever lost or stolen.

Can you claim prizes under $600 at a lottery retailer?

All prizes that are over $600 must be claimed at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center or by mail.

124 W. Capitol Avenue

Little Rock, AR 72201

Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed on state holidays.

No claims processed after 4:15 p.m.

What are the taxes on the Arkansas Lottery?

24% federal tax on prizes more than $5,000 and 4.9% tax on prizes more than $5,000. The Arkansas Lottery Commission is required to issue a W2-G form to prize winners of $600 or more, and those prizes are reported to the IRS.

What are jackpot payment options for the AR Lottery?

If you win the lottery from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, you have two choices. You can choose annual payments or the cash option. Once a payout option has been selected it cannot be changed. Arkansas-only games cannot do annual payments, only one-time payments i.e., Natural Jackpot, etc.

Annual payments: The lottery winners can select to receive their prizes in annual payments. The number of annual payments varies by game. Jackpot prizes from Mega Millions® and Powerball® are paid in 30 annual payments. Lucky for Life® top and second prizes are paid for a minimum of 20 years.

Cash option: Lottery players may choose the cash option, which is a one-time, lump-sum payment. The cash option amount varies by game and prize value but your get all your money up front.