Arkansas Lotto FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Arkansas Lotto. These AR Lotto FAQs cover various topics, including the draw schedule, odds of winning and how prizes work.
When are Arkansas Lotto drawings?
Arkansas Lotto draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. The draw time is 9:00pm CT.
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Retail sales cut off at 8:59pm CT, just a minute before the drawing. If you order tickets online, the deadline is earlier.
Back to TopIs there an age limit for playing AR Lotto?
You must be at least 18 years old to buy tickets.
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To play Arkansas Lotto, pick six numbers from 1 to 40. You can choose your own or get a random selection via a Quick Pick.
Back to TopCan I enter more than one drawing in advance?
The Multi-Draw option on an Arkansas Lotto playslip allows you to enter between two and 20 consecutive drawings.
Back to TopHow can I win a prize?
You win prizes by matching the numbers you have picked to the numbers that are drawn. Prizes start from matching two main numbers and the Bonus. Go to the Prizes page for more information.
Back to TopWhat is the Bonus Number?
The Bonus Ball is an extra number that is drawn after the six main numbers have been selected. It is drawn from the 34 numbers that are remaining.
Back to TopWhy don't I need to pick a Bonus Number when buying my ticket?
You only pick six numbers in Arkansas Lotto, so only six will be shown on your ticket. The Bonus Ball is a seventh number that is only generated when the draw takes place. It exists to create more prize tiers, boosting your payout if you also match two, three, four or five numbers.
Back to TopIs the Arkansas Lotto jackpot capped?
No. The jackpot can keep growing until it is won and has gone above $1 million a number of times.
Back to TopWhat is the claim period for prizes?
You have 180 days to claim any prizes won on Arkansas Lotto.
Back to TopWill taxes be withheld from my prize?
If you win more than $5,000, your prize will be subject to federal taxes at a rate of 24 percent, and state taxes at 4.4%.
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