Powerball grows to est. $687 million; Mississippi Match 5 up to est. $54,000 JACKSON, MISS. – As the excitement continues to grow over big jackpots, the Mega Millions® group has increased the jackpot to an estimated $893 million in advance of the drawing tonight, Tuesday, March 19. The estimated cash value for the drawing tonight… Continue reading Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $893 Million
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$77,663 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots grow to a combined $1.2 billion JACKSON, MISS. – One lucky lottery player matched all five numbers in the Friday, March 8, Mississippi Match 5 drawing to win the jackpot worth $77,663. The player purchased the ticket from Robin Food Mart in McComb. The jackpot for tonight’s drawing is an… Continue reading $77,663 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
Lottery’s Fiscal Year-to-Date Transfer Exceeds $80 Million
Education Enhancement Fund to receive over $4.9 million JACKSON, MISS – With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63. 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
$209,999 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
March scratch games available tomorrow; Mega Millions and Powerball continue to grow JACKSON, MISS. – A Vicksburg player’s Friday night turned into a winning weekend when they won the $209,999 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot from the March 1 drawing. The player matched all five numbers and purchased the ticket from Suds N Smokes in Vicksburg.… Continue reading $209,999 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 6 Scratch-Off Games
New 2nd Chance promotional drawing giving away more than $500,000 in prizes JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for six scratch-off games. Friday, March 29, 2024, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Players have until Thursday,… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for 6 Scratch-Off Games
Cash Blitz Family Rushes into Lottery Retailers
Mega Millions grows to an estimated $563 million JACKSON, MISS. – Three new scratch-off games in the Cash Blitz family will march into Mississippi Lottery retailers March 5. They will join the February debut of the $20 version of the game, 200X Cash Blitz. The parade of games this month is led by 100X Cash… Continue reading Cash Blitz Family Rushes into Lottery Retailers
$116,403 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
Upcoming drawing for Green for Spring promotion JACKSON, MISS. – One Mississippi Lottery player received quite the Valentine’s Day gift when they won the $116,403 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot from the Feb. 14 drawing. The player matched all five numbers and purchased the ticket from JP Quick Stop in Crystal Springs. The jackpot for tonight’s… Continue reading $116,403 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit
Lottery Makes January Transfer of $8,521,485 to State
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its January transfer of $8,521,485.75 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $74,754,319.14. In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the MLC is required to transfer net proceeds within 20 days following… Continue reading Lottery Makes January Transfer of $8,521,485 to State
UPDATE CLAIMED: $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Purchased in Corinth
Second-largest prize won in Mississippi Lottery history JACKSON, MISS. – A ticket purchased in Alcorn County for the Friday, Feb. 2, Mega Millions drawing matched enough numbers to win $1 million, and because the player paid a dollar extra for the multiplier, the prize amount jumped to $3 million. The ticket, from BlueSky #708 in… Continue reading UPDATE CLAIMED: $3 Million Mega Millions Ticket Purchased in Corinth
Meet the Top 8 Lucky Dog Promo Winners
Winning pups to be featured on a future scratch-off; owners receive $1,000 JACKSON, MISS. – Eight loveable canines stood out from a litter of more than 3,300 dog photo submissions to fetch the top spots in the Mississippi Lottery’s 2024 Lucky Dog promotion. Mississippi Lottery staffers winnowed the initial submissions down to 25, and the… Continue reading Meet the Top 8 Lucky Dog Promo Winners
Lottery Announces February Scratch-Off Games
Cash promotion Green for Spring first drawing next week JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery unveils a new $20 ticket – 200X Cash Blitz – at retailers across the state beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6., along with two more exciting scratch-off games. The 200X Cash Blitz ticket, with approximate overall odds of 1:4.66, features a top… Continue reading Lottery Announces February Scratch-Off Games
$20 Jackson Ticket Produces First $1 Million Winner
Additional big wins around the State JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery launched the $20 Jackson game November 2023 with a top prize of $1 million — the largest prize offered on a scratch-off from the Mississippi Lottery. Today, a Lee County woman walked away from the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters with the title of being… Continue reading $20 Jackson Ticket Produces First $1 Million Winner
