Natural State Jackpot FAQs

Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Arkansas Natural State Jackpot right here. These AR NSJ FAQs give you information about various aspects of the game, from choosing your numbers to claiming prizes.

Question: When are Natural State Jackpot draws?

Answer: Arkansas Natural State Jackpot draws are held six nights a week from Monday through to Saturday at 8:00pm CT.

Question: What time do ticket sales close?

Answer: Ticket sales cut off at 7:59pm CT. Make sure to play earlier if you are ordering tickets online as the courier service needs time for its agents to purchase tickets on your purchase.

Question: How old do I have to be to play?

Answer: You must be at least 18 years old to buy lottery tickets in Arkansas.

Question: How do I play Natural State Jackpot?

Answer: Choose five numbers from 1 to 39. You can select your own or get a random set via a Quick Pick.

Question: How much does it cost to play?

Answer: Each NSJ ticket costs $1 per play. The total cost therefore depends on how many sets of numbers you play, and how many consecutive drawings you enter.

Question: How many consecutive drawings can I enter?

Answer: You can play your numbers in up to 20 consecutive drawings.

Question: How do I win prizes?

Answer: To win a Natural State Jackpot prize, you must match at least two of the five numbers that are drawn. You need all five to win the jackpot. Go to the Prizes page for more information about how all the payouts work in NSJ.

Question: What is the minimum jackpot?

Answer: The jackpot starts at $50,000 and increases by $5,000 every time it is not won until it reaches $150,000. After that it increases by $10,000 every draw.

Question: Is there a jackpot cap or rollover limit?

Answer: No. The jackpot can keep growing until it is won.

Question: Is the jackpot split if there are multiple winners?

Answer: Yes, the jackpot is shared equally between winning tickets. All other prizes are fixed amounts per winner.

Question: What are the odds of winning?

Answer: The overall odds of winning are 1 in 9. Your chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 575,757.

Question: How long do I have to claim prizes?

Answer: You have 180 days from the draw date to claim any prizes won on Natural State Jackpot.

Question: Can I claim my prize in another state?

Answer: No. Natural State Jackpot is only available in Arkansas and you can only claim prizes in Arkansas.