Natural State News

The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday night draw has reached $444 million, offering a significant prize for one fortunate lottery player. The multi-state game holds its drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. Players must match five white balls numbered between 1 and 69 and one Powerball numbered between 1 and 26 to win the jackpot. Those who match at least the Powerball number can still win alternative prizes.

Tickets are priced at $2 per play, with sales closing at 8:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing. An optional Power Play multiplier is available for an additional $1, potentially increasing non-jackpot winnings by up to ten times.

Arkansas residents can purchase tickets from licensed lottery retailers or through retailer apps associated with ASL’s Play on the Go partners. More details about these options are available on the ASL website's Where To Play page.

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has been operational since 2009, selling over $7.8 billion in tickets and contributing more than $1.4 billion towards scholarships for Arkansas students. The lottery has awarded over $5 billion in prizes and generated substantial revenue in retailer commissions and taxes.

For further information on Powerball or other games, visit MyArkansasLottery.com. The site also provides resources related to scholarships, promotions, and problem gambling support.

The Office of the Arkansas Lottery (OAL) strives to provide accurate information across its platforms but advises that official verification is required for all winning numbers and ticket validations through its central gaming system.

Players are encouraged to participate responsibly, with support available through various helplines for those needing assistance with gambling-related issues.