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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First Transfer to the State!

JACKSON, MISS. – In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its first transfer of $7,621,232.37 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury on January 17, 2020. The MLC is required to transfer net proceeds within 20 days following the close of… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First Transfer to the State!

$100,000 Winner from Smithville

A Smithville man won $100,000 on a winning Mississippi Blues scratch-off game purchased at T-Mart #12 in Smithville. His winning number was revealed as he scratched off the last box (top left).

Mississippi Lottery Reminds People to Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) would like to encourage everyone to play and gift responsibly this holiday season. As a reminder, all lottery players must be 21 years or older to purchase MLC games. “While we want players to have fun during the holiday season, we also want to remind them our… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Reminds People to Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly

Monday Winners! Mississippi Lottery’s First $100k Winner!

JACKSON, MISS. – Jimmy K. of Pelahatchie was on his way to work when he stopped at Hwy. 51 Chevron in Ridgeland. Wanting to try something new, he purchased a $100,000 Jackpot scratch-off game. He scratched off the ticket and was thrilled at what he saw, that he won $100,000. When he got to work,… Continue reading Monday Winners! Mississippi Lottery’s First $100k Winner!

Mississippi Lottery First Week Sales Reach Over $8.9 Million

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is thrilled to announce sales for the first week (six days) brought in $8,932,200 resulting in approximately $1.9 million for roads and bridges around the state.  “Overall, retailers and players were very positive and excited that the lottery is finally here,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “The… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery First Week Sales Reach Over $8.9 Million

Bagging the Big Bucks: Mississippi Lottery’s First Big Winner

JACKSON, MISS. – David B., 65, of Wiggins woke up Monday prepared to start his Thanksgiving week like any other. He was going deer hunting. “I wasn’t going to go hunting at first,” he said. “I went to town for supplies at the Jr Food Mart in Wiggins and bought five tickets, all Triple 7s.… Continue reading Bagging the Big Bucks: Mississippi Lottery’s First Big Winner

Lottery Kicks-Off in Mississippi in a Big Way!

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today first-day sales on November 25 surpassed $2.5 million translating into an anticipated return of $570,000 for the state coffers. “We believe Mississippi has more than exceeded expectations,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. “We knew Mississippians were ready to play the lottery. We did not foresee the level… Continue reading Lottery Kicks-Off in Mississippi in a Big Way!