Arkansas Lottery Results, Rules & Tax Rate

Arkansas participates in Powerball, Mega Millions and other multi-state draw games. Here's the latest results plus what Arkansas winners owe in state tax.

Legal status

Lottery tickets are sold in Arkansas

Arkansas withholds state tax on lottery winnings.

Visit the official Arkansas Lottery website →

State tax on winnings 0%11%+4.4%

Applies on top of mandatory 24% federal withholding for prizes over $5,000 — and most states, Arkansas included, apply their own state withholding starting at that same $5,000 threshold rather than a different state-specific number. Use our tax calculator to estimate a specific jackpot.

Ranks #25 of 46 lottery states, highest to lowest. See the full ranking.

Minimum age to buy a ticket

18

Arkansas uses the standard 18-year minimum most lottery states set. This applies to purchase; some states also require the same minimum age to claim a prize.

Arkansas Lottery Tax FAQ

Does Arkansas tax lottery winnings?
Arkansas withholds state tax on lottery winnings.

Where do I claim a prize in Arkansas?
Prizes are claimed through the official state lottery commission for the state where the ticket was purchased, not where the winner lives. Always check your specific state lottery's claim procedures and deadlines, which vary from 90 days to one year.

Can I stay anonymous if I win in Arkansas?
This varies significantly by state and changes as legislatures pass new bills. See can you stay anonymous after winning the lottery for how the rules generally break down, then verify directly with Arkansas's lottery commission before you'd ever need it for real.

Purchasing age and tax rate on this page last verified July 18, 2026. See our data sources for how we verify state-level rules and how to report an error.