Little Rock, Arkansas – Two Arkansas residents recently claimed life-changing lottery prizes at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center, turning their luck into exciting plans for the future.
Little Rock Couple Scores $250,000 with 100X the Win Ticket
D. Smith, a resident of Little Rock, walked away with a $250,000 top prize from the 100X the Win instant game. Smith claimed his prize on October 21 after purchasing the winning $10 ticket at Valero, located at 6500 Mabelvale Cut Off in Little Rock.
The story behind Smith’s win adds a unique twist. His wife shared with lottery officials that their beloved Chihuahua was the reason they bought the ticket that day. As they were heading to Camden, the couple realized they had forgotten the dog’s bed. They returned to Little Rock to retrieve it, and during this unexpected stop, Smith decided to buy a lottery ticket at his favorite store.
Smith, a daily scratch-off player, was stunned when he scratched the ticket and saw the massive prize. “I saw some zeroes and then a comma,” Smith said. He immediately showed the ticket to his wife, who could barely believe the win was real.
After confirming the win, the couple kept their excitement contained, sharing the good news only with a few close family members. Smith plans to use his winnings to pay off bills and purchase a new vehicle for his wife. Undeterred by the win, he says he will continue playing lottery games, hoping for an even bigger prize in the future.
Sherwood Man Takes Home $200,000 from Ultimate Riches Ticket
Another big winner, Micheal R. from Sherwood, claimed $200,000 on October 23 from the Ultimate Riches scratch-off game. Micheal, a retired railroad worker, purchased the lucky ticket at Kiehl Super Stop, located at 2200 E. Kiehl Ave. in Sherwood, along with two additional tickets for the same game.
Micheal was at home when he scratched the ticket and realized he had won the top prize. Though thrilled, he decided to stay calm and carefully plan how to break the news to his wife.
He first showed her the two smaller prizes he had won—$15 and $10—before finally revealing the $200,000 ticket. In disbelief, Micheal’s wife dropped the winning ticket from shock. The couple, who had been playing the lottery for years, felt like their moment had finally arrived. “I knew we were going to hit one time,” Micheal’s wife said.
With their newfound winnings, Micheal plans to pay off debt, help others, and save some of the prize. “We have been blessed, so we will bless somebody else,” Micheal shared.
Big Wins Fuel Optimism for the Future
Both winners are thrilled to have achieved prizes they had only dreamed of. Micheal’s previous largest win was $500, making this victory especially meaningful. For Smith, his lucky day happened unexpectedly, all thanks to a forgotten dog bed.
Both Ultimate Riches and 100X the Win remain active games, with additional top prizes still available. Ultimate Riches has two more $200,000 prizes left for players to claim, inviting others to try their luck.
For more information about the Arkansas Lottery, including how to play and details about available games, visit MyArkansasLottery.com.
