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Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $620 Million

December 21, 2023

Two big winners from Wednesday drawing JACKSON, MISS. – After 30 drawings with no jackpot winner, the jackpot for the Saturday, Dec. 23, Powerball® drawing has increased to an estimated $620 million, making it the… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $620 Million

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New Year, New Scratch-Offs

December 20, 2023

Headquarter holiday closure schedule JACKSON, MISS. – Lottery retailers will have three new scratch-off games available starting Friday, Dec. 29. What better way to kick off the New Year? $1—Fat $50s: Approximate overall odds are… Continue reading New Year, New Scratch-Offs

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Powerball Jackpot Increases to an Estimated $572 Million

December 19, 2023

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Purchased in Coldwater JACKSON, MISS. – After no one hit the Powerball® jackpot last night, the jackpot for tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 20, has increased to an estimated $572 million, with an estimated… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Increases to an Estimated $572 Million

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Lottery Makes November Transfer of $8,958,297 to State

December 11, 2023

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its November transfer of $8,958,297.15 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $55,579,570.17. In… Continue reading Lottery Makes November Transfer of $8,958,297 to State

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Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 8 Scratch-Off Games

December 1, 2023

New 2nd Chance promotional drawing giving away more than $375,000 in prizes JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for eight scratch-off games.… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 8 Scratch-Off Games

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Mississippi Lottery Joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign 

November 29, 2023

JACKSON, MISS.– This holiday season, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation reminds everyone to play and gift Mississippi Lottery products responsibly through its participation in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign. “Responsibly enjoying lottery products and having fun… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign 

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Presidential Family of Scratch-Offs on the Ballot Next Week

November 28, 2023

Yes, we know about Hamilton; but, he’s on the $10 bill JACKSON, MISS. – The results are in, and three very stately scratch-offs completing the Presidential family of games will be available for purchase in… Continue reading Presidential Family of Scratch-Offs on the Ballot Next Week

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West Point’s Stephanie Walker Claims $1 Million Prize

November 10, 2023

Mississippi player inaugural NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ Champion JACKSON, MISS. – Balloons, streamers, banners and cheers from Mississippi Lottery staff greeted Stephanie Walker today as she visited lottery headquarters to claim her $1 million prize as… Continue reading West Point’s Stephanie Walker Claims $1 Million Prize

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Lottery Makes October Transfer of $11,752,679 to State

November 7, 2023

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its October transfer of $11,752,679.57 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $46,621,273.02. In… Continue reading Lottery Makes October Transfer of $11,752,679 to State

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West Point’s Stephanie Walker Still in the Race to Win $1 Million

November 2, 2023

Mississippi player heads to Phoenix for NASCAR Championship Weekend™ JACKSON, MISS. – Stephanie Walker has a big weekend ahead of her. The West Point native is flying for the first time, visiting Phoenix, Arizona, attending… Continue reading West Point’s Stephanie Walker Still in the Race to Win $1 Million

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