Natural State News

Arkansans have recently experienced a wave of winning following a new development in the Mega Millions lottery game. The changes introduced earlier this month on April 5 include a multiplier effect for non-jackpot prizes, which now allows winnings to be amplified by 2 to 10 times. As a result, prizes range from $10 to $10 million, enabling players to receive substantial rewards even without hitting the jackpot.

The initial results from the first three drawings post-introduction of this game update have seen ten Arkansas lottery participants winning prizes of $600 or more, with seven of them claiming at least $1,000. These winnings span across Arkansas, with tickets purchased in areas such as Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Texarkana, Brookland, Alma, Huntsville, and Dumas.

Alterations to the Mega Millions game also include a larger starting jackpot and enhanced odds of winning, eliminating breakeven prizes. The upcoming jackpot is set at $112 million for the 10 p.m. drawing on Friday. Each play costs $5, with ticket sales concluding at 9:45 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from licensed Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) retailers and through apps partnered with ASL's Play on the Go service. Additional details on purchasing options are available on the Where To Play page on the ASL website.

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, operational since 2009, continues to significantly contribute to education. Over $7.9 billion in sales have been achieved, with more than $1.4 billion allocated for scholarships benefiting Arkansas students. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded scholarships to over 822,000 individuals. Furthermore, lottery activities have generated over $5 billion in player prizes and substantial retailer commissions and tax revenue.

For further information on the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's offerings, including games, scholarships, and promotions, as well as responsible gaming resources, individuals can visit MyArkansasLottery.com. Individuals aged 18 and older are advised to consult official OAL sources for verified game information.

For support relating to problem gambling, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is available at 1-800-522-4700. Additional resources can be found at www.ncpgambling.org and www.gamblersanonymous.org.