A Pulaski County lottery player is celebrating a life-changing $1 million prize after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket at a Jacksonville convenience store.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced Monday, November 9, that the anonymous winner claimed the 1st $1 million top prize in the new “$1,000,000 Supreme” instant-ticket game.
The winning ticket was purchased at Victory Express Mart, located at 1801 Military Road in Jacksonville.
According to lottery officials, the winner is a daily lottery player who particularly enjoys scratch-off games, including bingo-style tickets.
The new “$1,000,000 Supreme” game had recently been released, and the winner’s daughter encouraged them to give it a try.
The winner told lottery officials that they had already played the new game several times without winning.
After purchasing another ticket, the winner returned home, where they and their daughter sat together to scratch it off.
That’s when they discovered the ticket was worth $1 million.
The winner said the family reacted with excitement, shouting and celebrating the unexpected windfall.
The winner described the moment as life-changing.
The Pulaski County resident has elected to remain anonymous.
Lottery officials say the winner plans to use the prize money to purchase a home and provide for their children.
The “$1,000,000 Supreme” game launched October 27, 2026, with tickets priced at $20 each.
According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s November 9 announcement, 2 additional $1 million top prizes remain available in the game.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery also reports that its proceeds help fund scholarships for students attending colleges and universities in Arkansas.
Players must be 18 or older to play. Call or text 1-800-522-4700 for the Problem Gambling Helpline.
For additional information about Arkansas Scholarship Lottery games, visit myarkansaslottery.com.
Source: Arkansas Scholarship Lottery news release, November 9, 2026
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