Sherwood man wins $20,000 Mega Millions prize from Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
A Sherwood man is celebrating after winning a $20,000 Mega Millions prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The winner, whose name has not been released, purchased the winning ticket for Tuesday’s drawing.
The winning numbers were 30-43-45-46-61, with the Mega Ball of 14. The Sherwood man matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the Mega Ball, earning him the $20,000 prize.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has been in operation since 2009 and has raised over $1 billion for college scholarships for Arkansas students. The lottery also offers several different games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash 3.
The Sherwood man’s win is just the latest in a string of recent lottery wins in Arkansas. In July, two other Arkansas players won $20,000 each in a Mega Millions drawing.
Lottery officials encourage winners to sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a safe place until they can claim their prize. Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has a number of resources available for winners, including a list of claim centers and instructions for claiming prizes. Winners can also call the lottery’s hotline for assistance.
Lottery officials remind players to play responsibly and only spend what they can afford to lose. The lottery is meant to be a form of entertainment and should not be used as a way to make money.
Conclusion
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has awarded a Sherwood man with a $20,000 prize after he matched four of the five white-ball numbers and the Mega Ball in a recent Mega Millions drawing. The lottery has raised over $1 billion for college scholarships for Arkansas students and offers several different games. Lottery officials encourage winners to claim their prizes promptly and play responsibly.
