When playing the AR Lottery, keep in mind that the chances of winning vary greatly between games. Before buying any tickets, smart players compare the overall and individual prize odds for the games they want to play.

You can find a full list of prizes and odds by clicking on any game in the table provided.

GAME	BASE TICKET PRICE	OVERALL ODDS
AR Cash 3	$0.50 or $1.00	1 in 1,000 (Exact)
AR Cash 4	$0.50 or $1.00	1 in 10,000 (Exact)
Lucky For Life	$2	1 in 7.8
Mega Millions	$2	1 in 24
Natural State Jackpot	$1	1 in 9
Powerball	$2	1 in 24.9
AR Instant Games	$1 - $20	See Best Odds

What Time is the Arkansas Lottery Drawing?

Keep track of all Arkansas Lottery draws with our handy calendar featuring drawing and sales cutoff times (in parentheses) for each game. You’ll never miss a chance to win a jackpot again.

GAME	FREQUENCY	DRAW TIME (SALES END)
Cash 3 Midday	Daily	12:59 pm (12:55 pm)
Cash 3 Evening	Daily	6:59 pm (6:55 pm)
Cash 4 Midday	Daily	12:59 pm (12:55 pm)
Cash 4 Evening	Daily	6:59 pm (6:55 pm)
Arkansas Lucky For Life	Mon / Thurs	9:38 pm (8:30 pm)
Arkansas Mega Millions	Tues / Fri	10:00 pm (9:45 pm)
Arkansas Natural State Jackpot	Mon - Sat	8:00 pm (7:59 pm)
Arkansas Powerball	Mon / Wed / Sat	9:59 pm (8:59 pm)

What are Play it Again and The Club from the Arkansas Lottery?

Play it Again

Play It Again offers a second chance to win with every instant lottery game. All instant games qualify for entry into a Play It Again drawing. Winners are selected randomly from all eligible entries.

The Club

The Club is the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s exclusive location for entering non-winning tickets for Play It Again drawings and other special second-chance promotions. Players can enter tickets to earn Points for Prizes points that can be redeemed in the online store.

What are the Best Arkansas Lottery Instant Games?

Each day, Lotto Edge analyzes Arkansas Lottery scratch ticket data for every prize in every game. That’s right. Every single prize in every game.

We run thousands of calculations on the data and provide our members simple rankings of the best instant games to play.

We offer multiple rankings so no matter what prizes you are after or how you like to play, we have a ranking made for you.

Below is just a sample of the rankings and game details we cover.

What are some tips for playing the Arkansas Lottery?

We love to share tips to make lotto players more informed.

Got any tips of your own? Let us know.

TIP #1: INSTANT GAME ODDS

Instant game odds are almost always better than draw games. However, unlike draw games, the odds to win bigger prizes can change daily based on ticket sales and prize claims.

TIP #2: KNOW CLAIM DEADLINES

Know the claim deadline to avoid letting your prize claim expire. Every year millions of dollars in lottery winners are forfeited when they are not claimed in the required time period.

TIP #3: VALIDATION RECEIPTS

It’s a good idea to ask for a validation receipt when redeeming a winning ticket. The receipt will verify the amount of your winnings.

TIP #4: REMAIN ANONYMOUS

If you win more than $500,000, you can request to remain anonymous for a period of time (3 years) in the state of Arkansas.

Commonly Asked Questions by Arkansas Lottery Players

We constantly talk with lottery players and search the web for commonly asked lottery questions. We’ve compiled a list of the frequently asked questions about the Arkansas Lottery.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, drop us a note. We’re happy to help.

When does the Arkansas Lottery post draw results?

The AR Lottery posts winning results immediately after each drawing. Our lottery results, while unofficial, are posted soon after each drawing as well.
Can I play the Ark Lottery online?

Unfortunately, the AR Lottery doesn’t currently offer the ability to purchase lottery tickets online.
Can I use a debit or credit card to buy Arkansas Lottery tickets?

In Arkansas, retailers may accept cash, debit cards and other non-cash, non-deferred forms of payment such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet apps. Purchase of lottery products with credit cards or checks is prohibited.
How long do I have to claim a lottery prize in Arkansas?

Scratch Off prizes can be claimed up to 90 days after the last day to buy tickets for the game. Draw game prizes can be claimed up to 180 after the drawing date. Fast Play prizes can be claimed up to 180 days from the date of purchase.
How old do I have to be to play the lottery in the state of Arkansas?

If you’re 18 or older, you can play the Ark Lottery!
Where can I buy tickets?

There are over 1,900 retailers selling lottery tickets across Arkansas.
How can I claim a winning AR Lottery ticket?

Prize claims of $500 or less can be claimed at a lottery retailer, lottery claim center or by mail.Prizes over $500 must be claimed at the Arkansas Lottery Claim Center or by mail.
Can Arkansas Lottery winners remain anonymous?

Lottery winners in excess of $500,000 can choose to remain anonymous for a period of time if they choose to excise that option. The election of anonymity is limited and not permanent.
Does the Arkansas Lottery have an App?

Yes. The Ark lottery app allows players to scan eligible ticket into The Club account for Second-Chance and Play It Again drawings as well as earn Points for Prizes reward points. Players can also see current and past winning numbers, receive jackpot notifications, find lottery retailers enter promotions and see the most recent winners list.
What are the 3 digit codes on scratch off tickets?

These 3 digit codes are also known as validation codes. The 3 digit codes were used by retailers for sight validations prior to computers doing the validation. You can read more about the secret AR Lottery Codes on our blog.
Where can I see a list of Arkansas Lottery winners?

The Arkansas lottery posts recent winners in all games including scratch off winners and draw games. You can find the latest list of winners at the official AR Lottery website and clicking Winners in the main menu.
What other lottery games does AR Lottery offer?

The AR Lottery also offers fast play games.
Where can I find Ark Lottery draw game predictions?

Anyone or any website offering to sell you drawing game predictions should be viewed with skepticism. Drawing games are random ball drawings where the previous draws have no impact on future drawings.
Where can I find past AR Lottery drawing results?

The AR Lottery posts past drawing results on the official lottery websites. Click Games in the main menu and then select the game you want. Prior draw results are available on each drawing game page.
Are there any scratch off lottery strategies that can help me?

Check out our best Arkansas Lottery scratch off rankings and find a ranking that fits your playing style. All our rankings provide you a daily updated list of the best scratch off games to play.

Playing Arkansas Lottery Online / Online Gambling

The Arkansas Lottery doesn’t currently offer the ability to buy lottery tickets on their official website or allow 3rd party ticket brokers to sell tickets.

Arkansas has also been slow to expand their gambling offerings to other services. We’ve included a full list of online gambling options legal in the State of Arkansas.

Games	Available AR Lottery	Licensed 3rd Parties
Scratch Offs	No	No
Draw Games	No	No
Sportsbook	No	No
Casino	No	No
Poker	No	No
Bingo	No	No
Daily Fantasy	No	YES

About the Arkansas Lottery

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is so named because the games support the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship for students in the state to pursue higher education. Since 2009, more than $1.1 billion in scholarship proceeds have been raised. Arkansas voters approved a ballot question legalizing the lottery in 2008.

Conclusion

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If you found this helpful, make sure to check out our expert Arkansas instant game rankings. It’s the perfect way to find the scratch offs with the best odds of winning.

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