Multi-State Games
How to Play?
- Step 1: Head to your nearest authorized lottery retailer such as a garage or convenience store displaying the lottery logo to play. These are the only places you can purchase tickets in AR.
- Step 2: Pick your numbers by selecting five numbers from a pool of 1-70 and 1 Megaball number from a pool of 1-25. You can choose your own numbers or use a Quick Pick generator to select at random.
- Step 3: Choose whether you would like up to 20 Multi Draws. This can be done via your ticket or through the retailer.
- Step 4: Pay $2 per play at the cashier. You can choose to play the optional Megaplier for an additional $1 per play.
- Step 5: Keep an eye on the latest results to see if you have won! Bookmark this page and visit regularly to check your results.
Ticket Cost
$2
+$1 optional Megaplier
(per play)
Advanced Draws (AR)
2 - 20 consecutive draws
(Minimum purchase of 2)
Prizes and Odds of Winning
There are several prize tiers to be won when playing Mega Millions in Arkansas. Here's a breakdown of the odds of winning and prize amounts including the 2 huge first and second tier prizes which make the game so famous.
MATCH | PRIZE POOL | ODDS |
---|---|---|
5 plus Mega Ball | Jackpot | 1 in 302,575,350 |
5 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 12,607,306 |
4 plus Mega Ball | $10,000 | 1 in 931,001 |
4 | $500 | 1 in 38,792 |
3 plus Mega Ball | $200 | 1 in 14,547 |
3 | $10 | 1 in 606 |
2 plus Mega Ball | $10 | 1 in 693 |
1 plus Mega Ball | $4 | 1 in 89 |
Mega Ball | $2 | 1 in 37 |
You have a 1 in 24 chance of winning a prize in the AR Mega Millions lottery game.
Game Schedule
SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Draw Time | No Draw | No Draw | 10:00 pm CT | No Draw | No Draw | 10:00 pm CT | No Draw |
Sales Close | No Draw | No Draw | 9:45 pm CT | No Draw | No Draw | 9:45 pm CT | No Draw |
AR Mega Millions Facts & Rules
Game Rules
- You must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets.
- Lottery prizes in Arkansas are subject to both federal and state taxes.
- Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at authorized lottery retailers throughout Arkansas.
- AR residents have a limited time of 180 days to claim their prizes.
- Ticket sales usually end approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled drawing time.
Game Facts
- Arkansas is one of 45 states that participates in the Mega Millions multi-state lottery.
- There are two options for receiving jackpot winnings: a lump-sum cash option or an annuity option.
- In Arkansas winners have the option to remain anonymous.
- Winning numbers are drawn using two separate ball machines, one for the main numbers and another for the Mega Ball.
- To win the Mega Millions jackpot a player must match all five main numbers and the Mega Ball number.
For more information visit the official Arkansas Mega Millions page.