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Mark Your Calendars, Mississippians! Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30

October 22, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – Mark your calendars, Mississippians, for January 30. Powerball® and Mega Millions® will both be available for purchase in Mississippi on that date. “Mississippians will no longer have to cross into neighboring states… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars, Mississippians! Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30

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Lottery Tickets to Go on Sale November 25! First Mississippi Lottery Retailer Acceptance Letters Mailed

October 15, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today that lottery scratch-off tickets will go on sale November 25. “The earlier start date reflects our rapid progress,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. In anticipation,… Continue reading Lottery Tickets to Go on Sale November 25! First Mississippi Lottery Retailer Acceptance Letters Mailed

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Launches New Website, Social Media

October 7, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has unveiled a new look for its website and officially introduced its brand on social media in advance of its anticipated launch of scratch-off tickets by December… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Launches New Website, Social Media

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Additional Employees

October 3, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – As the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) moves closer to its launch date of having scratch-off tickets by December 1, 2019, a few key positions still remain to be filled. “We have a… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Additional Employees

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Advertising and Marketing Firm

September 10, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) today hired an innovative and creative advertising and marketing firm to bolster the lottery’s reach throughout the state. Maris, West and Baker (MWB) is a Jackson-based firm… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Advertising and Marketing Firm

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Gaming & Instant Ticket Vendor

August 30, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has selected a world-renowned vendor to provide two major lottery gaming services: a central gaming system that will generate tickets for computerized draw games and the printing… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Gaming & Instant Ticket Vendor

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Powerball® and Mega Millions® Coming to Mississippi in 2020!

August 2, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) as its newest member to sell Powerball® and Mega Millions®. The MLC anticipates… Continue reading Powerball® and Mega Millions® Coming to Mississippi in 2020!

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Mississippi Lottery Retailer Application Goes Live!

August 2, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is pleased to announce that the time has arrived for retailers around Mississippi to begin the application process to become approved retailers for the MLC. Those interested… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Retailer Application Goes Live!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Advertising Services

July 30, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – As excitement builds around the launch of the lottery, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for advertising and related services. The RFPs focus on identifying agencies… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Advertising Services

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Employment Opportunities

July 10, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – Anticipating a launch date of December 1, 2019, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today employment opportunities with the MLC. “We are looking for hard-working Mississippians who want to be involved in… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Employment Opportunities

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The Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Hire of Director of Communications

July 10, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) officially announces the new hire of Meg Annison as Director of Communications. Annison, of Jackson, Miss., assumed the role July 1, 2019. In tandem with MLC President… Continue reading The Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Hire of Director of Communications

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces RFP Opportunities

June 27, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – Anticipating a launch date of December 1, 2019, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced on June 26 two requests for proposals to establish an online lottery gaming system and instant ticket lottery game… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces RFP Opportunities

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