JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its January transfer to the state for $13,262,513.53, bringing Fiscal Year 2023 total transfer to approximately $74,483,048.
“January was an exceptional month of sales for the Lottery,” stated Mississippi Lottery President Jeff Hewitt. “Large jackpots for Mega Millions®, Powerball® and Mississippi Match 5 fueled sales during the month.”
In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the first $80 million of net proceeds each fiscal year goes to Mississippi Department of Transportation projects; proceeds exceeding $80 million in a fiscal year are earmarked for the Education Enhancement Fund.
All numbers contingent on financial audit.
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