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Lottery Sends More Than $10.3 Million to State

March transfer brings Education Enhancement Fund to $14.5 million JACKSON, MISS – With the Mississippi Lottery’s March transfer of $10,353,460.28, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $94,520,114.08.  As the Lottery Law stipulates, the first $80 million in net proceeds in each fiscal year goes to roads and bridges, while all funds over that… Continue reading Lottery Sends More Than $10.3 Million to State

NASCAR-Powerball Playoff Promo

Mississippi Lottery’s newest promotion–$50,000 total in cash giveaways; chance to win $1 Million at Cup Series Championship Race JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery is giving away a total of $50,000 to Mississippi Lottery Insiders over the course of six drawings during the NASCAR® season, plus an opportunity to attend the special drawing broadcast live… Continue reading NASCAR-Powerball Playoff Promo

$400,780 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit

Back-to-back triples in Cash 3 JACKSON, MISS. – Headquarters was hopping Monday morning after one winner hit the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot Saturday night and back-to-back triples were randomly drawn in Cash 3. One player matched all five numbers from the Saturday, April 8, Mississippi Match 5 drawing to win $400,780.26. The winning ticket was… Continue reading $400,780 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased in Corinth

Double-Luck winner surprise in March JACKSON, MISS. – One Mississippi Lottery player matched all five white ball winning numbers to win $1 million in last night’s Powerball® drawing, and 23 players ran into extra luck while claiming their prizes at the Lottery Claims Center in March. A ticket sold at Sprint Mart #27 in Corinth… Continue reading $1 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased in Corinth

Lottery’s Fiscal Year-to-Date Transfer Exceeds $80 Million

Education Enhancement Fund to receive over $4.1 million JACKSON, MISS – With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $9,683,605.23, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,166,653.80.  As the Lottery Law stipulates, the first $80 million in net proceeds in each fiscal year goes to roads and bridges, while all funds over that amount… Continue reading Lottery’s Fiscal Year-to-Date Transfer Exceeds $80 Million

March Scratch-Off Games Bring Nostalgia and Fun Prizes

Green for Spring cash promotion next drawing March 6 JACKSON, MISS. – Three new scratch-off games full of nostalgia and winnings are heading to Lottery retailers, starting Tuesday, March 7. SKEE-BALL®, a new $3 scratch-off game, leads the charge and brings back memories of rolling the ball and counting winning tickets to collect a prize.… Continue reading March Scratch-Off Games Bring Nostalgia and Fun Prizes

Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 10 Scratch-Off Games

New 2nd Chance promotional drawing date announced JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for 10 scratch-off games. Friday, March 24, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Players have until Thursday, June 22, to redeem valid prizes for… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 10 Scratch-Off Games

Cash 4 Payout for Wednesday Night Drawing Tops $855,000

Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Increases to $97,000 JACKSON, MISS. – Close to 500 Cash 4 players totaled $855,300 in combinedwinnings from the Wednesday, Feb. 15, evening drawing with the winning combination of 3-3-3-3 and a Fireball of 3. “Today, is going to be a very busy day at Lottery headquarters,” said Mississippi Lottery President Jeff… Continue reading Cash 4 Payout for Wednesday Night Drawing Tops $855,000

Lottery Announces $13,262,513.53 Transfer to State

JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its January transfer to the state for $13,262,513.53, bringing Fiscal Year 2023 total transfer to approximately $74,483,048. “January was an exceptional month of sales for the Lottery,” stated Mississippi Lottery President Jeff Hewitt.  “Large jackpots for Mega Millions®, Powerball® and Mississippi Match 5 fueled sales during the… Continue reading Lottery Announces $13,262,513.53 Transfer to State

Lottery’s Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Spikes to $70,000

Mega Millions top prize reaches $67 million; Powerball jackpot set at $57 million; JACKSON, MISS. – Continued excitement for the Lottery’s Mississippi Match 5 game following the largest jackpot in the game’s history has led Lottery officials to increase the jackpot amount to $70,000, ahead of tonight’s, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day drawing. Matching five numbers… Continue reading Lottery’s Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Spikes to $70,000