Santa Comes Early: Two Arkansas Men Land Life-Changing Lottery Wins
While some people are dreaming of a 'White Christmas', others are celebrating big wins with the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Two Arkansas Lottery players are taking home some major wins from scratch-off tickets last week.
Hot Springs Player Wins $200,000 with Arkansas Scratch-Off Ticket
J. Carlock of Hot Springs won the $200,000 top prize playing the $10 scratch-off Psychedelic Payout. He purchased the winning ticket at Grace Convenience Store, 458 W. Grand Ave in Hot Springs, and claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on December 12.
Carlock said he was spending time with friends while waiting on a plumber when he bought his usual two tickets. According to a press release, he plays almost every day, but this time, the final play spot revealed he hit the $200,000 prize.
After sharing the news with a friend and his grandson, Carlock wasted no time and headed straight to the Claim Center. He plans on buying his granddaughter a graduation gift and said he will try his luck with a Powerball® ticket as the jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion.
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Magnolia Man Wins $50,000 With $20 Scratch Off
Edward S. of Columbia County claimed his $50,000 top prize playing $50,000 Frenzy on December 11.
He purchased his $20 winning ticket at Dixie Mart #7285, 1645 E. Main St. in Magnolia, while stopping for gas. A daily player, Edward had won $500 earlier in the week on the same game and decided to stick with it. Good Call!
Edward plans to move closer to his grandchildren, donate a portion of his winnings, and spread some extra holiday cheer.
For more information on the Powerball and other games, visit MyArkansasLottery.com.
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