Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas lottery players have two opportunities to chase multimillion-dollar prizes this weekend as both the national Mega Millions game and the state-exclusive LOTTO drawing offer large jackpots.
The biggest prize is available through Mega Millions, where tonight’s jackpot has climbed to an estimated $604 million. Lottery officials said the jackpot has continued to grow since March, making it the largest Mega Millions prize offered so far this calendar year. It is also the second-highest jackpot since changes were made to the game in 2025.
Players hoping to take home the grand prize will need to purchase their tickets before the sales deadline on drawing night.
Mega Millions and LOTTO offer two chances to win
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 10 p.m. Tickets cost $5 per play, and sales end at 9:45 p.m. on drawing nights.
To win the Mega Millions jackpot, players must correctly match all five white ball numbers along with the Mega Ball. Once the jackpot is won, it will reset to $50 million.
For those who prefer games available only in Arkansas, the state lottery is also offering a sizable prize.
Saturday night’s LOTTO drawing features a jackpot of $1.919 million. The Arkansas-exclusive game holds drawings every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p.m., giving players two chances each week to compete for the top prize.
To win the LOTTO jackpot, players must match all six winning numbers drawn. A Bonus Number is also selected during each drawing. Players who correctly match three or more winning numbers, either with or without the Bonus Number, can win prizes of up to $25,000.
LOTTO tickets cost $2 per play, and ticket sales close at 8:59 p.m. before each drawing.
With both jackpots available this weekend, Arkansas lottery players have the option of trying their luck in a nationwide drawing offering hundreds of millions of dollars or competing for a multimillion-dollar prize available only within the state.
