Press Releases

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its March transfer of $16,745,250.19 today to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 to $101,652,540.31.… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) Board of Directors announced today it will begin a nationwide search to replace Lottery President Tom Shaheen, who notified the board he will be retiring June 30,… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Begins Search for Next President

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) President Tom Shaheen today announced he will retire June 30 of this year.  “This is a tough decision for me,” said Shaheen. “After spending more than 32… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June

Total Net Proceeds for First Seven Months of Fiscal Year 21 Exceed $84m! JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its February transfer of $9,834,061.43 to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces February Transfer to the State

JACKSON, MISS. – A Vicksburg player who purchased a Powerball ticket in Mississippi has won $1 million! A ticket sold at Fastway on Cherry at 1217 Cherry Street in Vicksburg for the Saturday, January 30,… Continue reading $1 Million Powerball® Ticket Purchased in Mississippi!

Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $1B for Friday JACKSON, MISS. – The Mega Millions® jackpot for Friday, January 22, just increased to an estimated annuity jackpot of $1 BILLION! The new cash value is now… Continue reading 01-22-2021 Jackpot Alert!