Press Releases

Claims Center Precautions and Procedures

June 23, 2020

Because of the ongoing health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Lottery has established additional safety precautions to ensure the health and well-being of the public and lottery employees. The Claims Center will be… Continue reading Claims Center Precautions and Procedures

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces May Transfer to the State

June 19, 2020

JACKSON, MISS–Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its May transfer of $12,728,965.17 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to $60,006,706.47… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces May Transfer to the State

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“I Knew I’d Be the First to Win!” Says $2 Million Mega Millions Ticket Winner

June 11, 2020

$2 Million Mega Millions Winner Claims Prize JACKSON, MISS. – A Gautier woman walked away from the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters as a $2 million winner today from the June 9, 2020, Mega Millions drawing. The… Continue reading “I Knew I’d Be the First to Win!” Says $2 Million Mega Millions Ticket Winner

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$2 Million Mega Millions® Ticket Purchased in Mississippi!

June 10, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – One lucky person who purchased a Mega Millions ticket in Mississippi may be holding a ticket worth $2 million! A ticket sold in Gautier for last night’s Mega Millions drawing matched all… Continue reading $2 Million Mega Millions® Ticket Purchased in Mississippi!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Reopens Claims Center-New precautions in place

June 5, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the reopening of its Claims Center starting Monday, June 8, 2020. The Claims Center is located at 1080 River Oaks Drive, Building B-100, Flowood, MS,… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Reopens Claims Center-New precautions in place

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State

May 19, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – Yesterday, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State

April 17, 2020

JACKSON, MISS.–Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made the March transfer of $9,942,264 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State

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Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases

April 3, 2020

Changes will take place following the Friday, April 3, drawing JACKSON, MISS.–The Mega Millions Consortium has adjusted the game’s starting jackpot and will determine the amounts of subsequent starting jackpots and jackpot increases on a… Continue reading Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases

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Powerball Product Group/Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announce Additional Powerball® Changes: Guaranteed Jackpot Starting Amount and Increases to be Eliminated

April 3, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball Product Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), of which the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is a voting member, announced the decision to determine Powerball’s advertised jackpot based on game… Continue reading Powerball Product Group/Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announce Additional Powerball® Changes: Guaranteed Jackpot Starting Amount and Increases to be Eliminated

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Powerball® Changes to Starting Jackpots

March 26, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – (March 25, 2020) The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) and the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) announced changes to the popular Powerball game. Following the next grand prize win, the starting jackpot will reset… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Powerball® Changes to Starting Jackpots

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