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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!

POWERBALL AND MEGAMILLIONS COMING IN JANUARY 2020 JACKSON, MISS. – Amid lively music from the Southern Komfort Brass Band and a live radio remote from Mix 98.7, Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) board members, elected officials, MLC employees, Sweet Potato Queens and an Elvis Presley tribute artist gathered around Rep. Alyce G. Clarke as she made… Continue reading MISSISSIPPI LAUNCHES INSTANT SCRATCH-OFF TICKETS!

JACKSON, MISS. – In preparation for the launch of scratch-off tickets on November 25, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC), along with its gaming vendor IGT, will begin conducting retailer training workshops around the state over the next few weeks for approved lottery retailers. IGT has been contacting retailers with information on the training schedules and… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Hosts Training Workshops for Approved Lottery Retailers–Installation of Equipment Begins

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 to participate in these drawing-style games,” said Tom Shaheen, president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC). “They will soon have… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars, Mississippians! Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30

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 1, if not sooner. The MLC website, www.mslotteryhome.com, premiers today with a fun, new look. “We have a website visually… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Launches New Website, Social Media

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 diverse staff of Mississippians and industry veterans,” said Tom Shaheen, MLC president. “Our staff originally started with just one person,… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Additional Employees