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Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to the State

July 19, 2022

JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its final transfer to the state for Fiscal year 2022, bringing the total to $121,570,750.80. Counting the June transfer of $7,779,746.07, the MLC generated $80 million to assist… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to the State

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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $555 Million

July 19, 2022

Powerball jackpot now at $101 million; Mississippi Match 5 jackpot reaches $238,000 JACKSON, MISS. –With excitement growing nationwide, the Mega Millions® group has increased the jackpot in advance of tonight’s drawing to an estimated $555… Continue reading Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $555 Million

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Cash 3 and Cash 4 Begin Twice Daily Drawings July 31

July 19, 2022

New Fireball feature adds more fun, more ways to win The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat on Cash 3 and Cash 4 games, with twice-a-day drawings and the addition of a new feature… Continue reading Cash 3 and Cash 4 Begin Twice Daily Drawings July 31

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Growing Jackpots Produce Big Wins

July 14, 2022

$50,000 Powerball winner; $10,000 Mega Millions winner JACKSON, MISS. – As the Mega Millions®  jackpot  grows to an estimated $480 million for tomorrow’s drawing and the Powerball®  jackpot  has reached an estimated $82 million for… Continue reading Growing Jackpots Produce Big Wins

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$50,000 Powerball Ticket Purchased in Mississippi

July 6, 2022

Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot reaches $35 million; Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot grows to $400 million JACKSON, MISS. – Independence Day became payday for one lucky Mississippi Lottery player who won $50,000 on a Powerball® ticket in… Continue reading $50,000 Powerball Ticket Purchased in Mississippi

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Columbus Woman Claims Half-A-Million Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot

June 24, 2022

Powerball  jackpot grows to $335 million; Mega Millions jackpot at $312 million JACKSON, MISS. – A Columbus woman, still in shock, claimed $542,292.73 in prize money from the Tuesday, June 21, Mississippi Match 5 drawing.… Continue reading Columbus Woman Claims Half-A-Million Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot

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Half-a-Million Dollar Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit

June 22, 2022

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots battle it out at an estimated $312 million each JACKSON, MISS. – Despite the extreme heat, one lucky lottery player should be feeling pretty cool knowing they won the Tuesday,… Continue reading Half-a-Million Dollar Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit

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Weekend Ready: Combined Jackpots Surpass $550 Million

June 17, 2022

Growing jackpots, 2nd Chance promotional drawing and Summer of Fun giveaways creating lottery excitement JACKSON, MISS. – Excitement comes in many forms at the Mississippi Lottery: big jackpots, winnings and giveaways! The combined jackpots for… Continue reading Weekend Ready: Combined Jackpots Surpass $550 Million

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Mississippi Lottery Announces May Transfer to State

June 16, 2022

JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its May transfer of $6,731,334.54 in net proceeds to the Mississippi State Treasury. In total for FY22, the Lottery has directed $80 million to road and bridge needs… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces May Transfer to State

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A Horn Lake Couple Claims $100,000 Powerball Win

June 13, 2022

Playing Powerplay doubled original winnings JACKSON, MISS. – A Horn Lake couple claimed a $100,000 prize from the Saturday, June 11, Powerball® drawing. They selected the Quick-Pick option and paid the extra dollar for Powerplay.… Continue reading A Horn Lake Couple Claims $100,000 Powerball Win

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