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Mega Millions Now Up to Estimated $940 Million

July 28, 2023

Tonight’s drawing marks fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in game history JACKSON, MISS. – Now touting the fifth largest top prize in the game’s history, the Mega Millions® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $940… Continue reading Mega Millions Now Up to Estimated $940 Million

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Lottery Announces Early Release of August Scratch-Off Games

July 25, 2023

$820 million Mega Millions jackpot* up for grabs in tonight’s drawing JACKSON, MISS. – In anticipation of a potential UPS work stoppage, Mississippi Lottery’s newest August scratch-off games, the Heavy Metal Family, will begin rolling… Continue reading Lottery Announces Early Release of August Scratch-Off Games

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Mega Millions Jackpot Up to Estimated $720 Million

July 21, 2023

Mississippi players win big in multiple drawings JACKSON, MISS. – Ahead of tonight’s Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot is up to an estimated $720 million with an estimated cash value of $369.6 million. Tonight’s drawing… Continue reading Mega Millions Jackpot Up to Estimated $720 Million

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Powerball Jackpot Reaches Estimated $1 Billion

July 19, 2023

Mega Millions right behind at an estimated $720 million for Friday’s drawing JACKSON, MISS. – After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night, the Powerball® jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion with… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Reaches Estimated $1 Billion

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Third Largest Powerball Jackpot Now Up to $900 Million

July 17, 2023

Mega Millions jackpot up to estimated $640 million, 7th largest in game history JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball® jackpot has increased to an estimated $900 million with an estimated cash value of $465.1 for the… Continue reading Third Largest Powerball Jackpot Now Up to $900 Million

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Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to State

July 14, 2023

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its final transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2023, bringing the total to $122,375,631.22. Counting the June transfer of $9,155,366.85, the MLC generated $80 million to assist with roads… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to State

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Mississippi Match 5 Moves to Daily Drawings

July 14, 2023

Daily drawings start September 10 JACKSON, MISS. – It’s easy to play. The jackpots are big, the odds are great, and beginning Sept. 10, Mississippi Match 5 becomes a daily game, joining the Cash 3,… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 Moves to Daily Drawings

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Largest Powerball Jackpot of the Year Now Up to Estimated $875 Million

July 13, 2023

Saturday drawing marks third largest Powerball jackpot in game history JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $875 million with an estimated cash value of $441.9 for the drawing Saturday, July… Continue reading Largest Powerball Jackpot of the Year Now Up to Estimated $875 Million

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Powerball Jackpot Again Increased: Up to $750 Million

July 12, 2023

Mega Millions rolls to estimated $560 million; Mississippi Match 5 grows to $55,000 JACKSON, MISS. – With players flocking the retailers to get in on the excitement, the Powerball® group has again increased the jackpot… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Again Increased: Up to $750 Million

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Combined Jackpots Top $1.2 Billion

July 11, 2023

Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $725 million; while Mega Millions increases to an estimated $500 million JACKSON, MISS. – With a combined total of more than $1.2 billion in top prize money, Powerball® and… Continue reading Combined Jackpots Top $1.2 Billion

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