The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its April transfer of $13,340,558.99 today to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) to $114,993,099.30. “We are very pleased with April’s transfer to the state,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “To date for FY 2021, the MLC… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State
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Mississippi Match 5 First Jackpot Hit!
Brandon retailer sells $55,000 winning ticket JACKSON, MISS. – A Brandon man became the first jackpot winner of the new Mississippi Match 5 draw game launched last week. Bo S. won $55,000 from his ticket purchased at MJ Food Mart at 3271 Hwy. 18 in Brandon. Mississippi Match 5 was introduced April 28 and has… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 First Jackpot Hit!
Powerball® to Increase Drawings to Three Nights a Week
New Monday drawing will join lineup of Wednesday & Saturday drawings! JACKSON, MISS. – Powerball has announced it will increase the number of Powerball drawings from two nights to three nights a week beginning in August 2021. A new Monday drawing will be added to the drawings currently held on Wednesday and Saturday nights. The… Continue reading Powerball® to Increase Drawings to Three Nights a Week
Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for Seven Scratch-Off Games
JACKSON, MISS. – Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the official end-date for seven (7) scratch-off games. Friday, May 28, 2021, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game #8 – Mississippi Blues Game #11 – Break the Bank Game #22 – Electric 8’s Game #25 – Hit $100… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for Seven Scratch-Off Games
New Mississippi Lottery Draw-Style Game Starts Today
Inaugural Mississippi Match 5 drawing tomorrow– April 29 JACKSON, MISS. – Sales begin today for Mississippi Match-5 an in-state lottery game, with drawings three nights each week and a starting jackpot of $50,000*. Winning numbers will be drawn Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; and if no one matches all five numbers in one night’s drawing, the… Continue reading New Mississippi Lottery Draw-Style Game Starts Today
“$100 Million Extravaganza” First $500,000 Top Prize Claimed!
Lee County resident nets big win in $20 game JACKSON, MISS. – A Nettleton man became the first winner of $500,000 in the new “$100 Million Extravaganza” scratch-off game from the Mississippi Lottery. He claimed his top prize at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters Tuesday, after purchasing two of the $20 tickets Monday from Bill’s Food… Continue reading “$100 Million Extravaganza” First $500,000 Top Prize Claimed!
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State
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. “This is the first monthly transfer fully directed to fund education,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “We at the lottery… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Begins Search for Next President
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, 2021. Shaheen was hired on May 7, 2019, as the inaugural MLC President and began work on June 2, 2019. … Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Begins Search for Next President
Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June
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 years in the lottery industry, it is time for me to take a step back and spend time with family.… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces February Transfer to the State
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 Treasury. This brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 to $84,907,290.12. “With this month’s transfer to the state, we… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces February Transfer to the State
Mississippi Match 5 Coming in April!
*$50,000 Starting Jackpot JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today it plans to introduce its fourth draw-style game, Mississippi Match 5, on Wednesday, April 28. Mississippi Match 5 is a Mississippi in-state, draw-style game with drawings three nights per week and a starting jackpot of $50,000! Winning numbers will be drawn Tuesday,… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 Coming in April!
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First $20 Scratch-Off Game
$100 Million Extravaganza Arrives March 2! JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today it will be introducing its first $20 scratch-off game, $100 Million Extravaganza, at approved lottery retailers starting March 2. “Our players are really looking forward to this $20 game,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “It is filled with more… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First $20 Scratch-Off Game
