Powerball in Arkansas

What the jackpot is worth in Arkansas

Arkansas taxes lottery prizes at 3.7% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $108,628,300 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,977,220 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $262,419,992.

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Buying Powerball tickets in Arkansas

Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Arkansas. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in Arkansas.

• Powerball sales end at 8:59 p.m. CT and Mega Millions sales end at 9:45 p.m. CT on draw nights.
• Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Powerball prize in Arkansas

• Smaller prizes, up to $500, can be claimed at Arkansas lottery retailers.
• Prizes over $500 are claimed at the Claim Center at 124 W. Capitol Avenue in Little Rock or by mail to P.O. Box 3838, Little Rock, AR 72203. Jackpots of $1 million or more are claimed in person.
• Claim deadline: 180 days from the draw date.
• Winners of more than $500,000 can ask to keep their name private; it becomes public after three years, or after six months for elected officials and their close relatives.

Details on the official Arkansas lottery site.

Questions about Powerball in Arkansas