Arkansas – Jackpots for in-state draw games in Arkansas continue to reach unprecedented levels, promising excitement for players ahead of this weekend’s drawings. The LOTTO jackpot has now soared to $2.551 million for Saturday night’s drawing, marking a new record high. This significant rise in the jackpot is attributed to ticket sales accumulating from each draw since the last jackpot was hit in September 2023.
LOTTO’s Historic Jackpot
LOTTO, an exclusive Arkansas draw game, offers players the chance to win substantial prizes. Its previous highest jackpot was $2.338 million, which was claimed by a Sebastian County resident in May 2023. LOTTO drawings are held twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 p.m., where six numbers between 1 and 40 are drawn. To win the jackpot, a player must match all six numbers in any order. There are also alternate prizes available for players who match three or more winning numbers, with or without the bonus number. LOTTO tickets are priced at $2 per play, and sales cut off at 8:59 p.m.
“LOTTO is an Arkansas-exclusive draw game designed to give Arkansas players a chance to win bigger prizes,” according to lottery officials, emphasizing the local focus and appeal of the game.
Natural State Jackpot Reaches New Heights
The excitement extends to the Natural State Jackpot (NSJ), which has climbed to $550,000 for tonight’s drawing. The NSJ game transitioned to daily drawings in April 2024, leading to higher and faster-growing jackpots. Previously, the highest jackpots for NSJ were $520,000, won in June 2022, and $510,000, won in October 2023.
NSJ drawings occur daily at 8 p.m., with five numbers between 1 and 39 being drawn. Players must match all five numbers to win the jackpot. After each jackpot win, the prize resets to $50,000 and increases by $5,000 with each draw until it reaches $100,000, after which it increases by $10,000 until it is won. Tickets for the NSJ cost $1 per play, with sales closing at 7:59 p.m.
How to Play and Where to Buy Tickets
LOTTO and NSJ tickets are available for purchase through licensed Arkansas lottery retailers. They can also be bought through the Jackpocket app, Lotto.com, and Jackpot.com. For more detailed information about these lottery games and how to participate, players can visit MyArkansasLottery.com.
With record-breaking jackpots and the thrill of potentially life-changing winnings, this weekend promises to be an exciting time for Arkansas lottery players. Whether you’re aiming for the LOTTO or the NSJ, the stakes have never been higher.
