What We Know

An Arkansas man recently followed a "hunch" and decided to purchase a scratch-off lottery ticket from his preferred local store. This seemingly impulsive choice turned out to be incredibly fortunate, as the ticket revealed a top prize win of $100,000 in the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Details about the exact location of the store or the specific game of the scratch-off ticket have not been disclosed. The winner's identity and how he planned to use the prize money also remain private.

What We Don't Know

  • The man's name and other personal details, including how long he’s been playing the lottery, were not reported.
  • The particular scratch-off game that yielded the $100,000 prize was not specified.
  • Whether or not the winner intends to remain anonymous or share more about his experience is unknown.

Source

This story is based on a January 2026 news report by UPI, which can be read here.