Tonight’s drawing marks fourth largest Mega Millions jackpot in game history JACKSON, MISS. – The allure of a life-changing windfall has pushed the Mega Millions® jackpot to $1.1 billion with an estimated cash value of $550.2 million ahead of the drawing tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 1. Tonight’s drawing, the fourth largest in the game history, will… Continue reading Mega Millions Jumps to Estimated $1.1 Billion
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Mega Millions Now Up to Estimated $940 Million
Tonight’s drawing marks fifth largest Mega Millions jackpot in game history JACKSON, MISS. – Now touting the fifth largest top prize in the game’s history, the Mega Millions® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $940 million with an estimated cash value of $472.5 for the drawing tonight, Friday, July 28. The jackpot rolled after no… Continue reading Mega Millions Now Up to Estimated $940 Million
Lottery Announces Early Release of August Scratch-Off Games
$820 million Mega Millions jackpot* up for grabs in tonight’s drawing JACKSON, MISS. – In anticipation of a potential UPS work stoppage, Mississippi Lottery’s newest August scratch-off games, the Heavy Metal Family, will begin rolling into retailers on Wednesday, July 26, ahead of the previously scheduled August 1 launch date. $2—Bronze 7s: Approximate overall odds… Continue reading Lottery Announces Early Release of August Scratch-Off Games
Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to State
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its final transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2023, bringing the total to $122,375,631.22. Counting the June transfer of $9,155,366.85, the MLC generated $80 million to assist with roads and bridges, plus $42,375,631.22 for the Education Enhancement fund during FY23. Total gross sales for FY23 exceeded $467 million. In… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces June Transfer to State
Mississippi Match 5 Moves to Daily Drawings
Daily drawings start September 10 JACKSON, MISS. – It’s easy to play. The jackpots are big, the odds are great, and beginning Sept. 10, Mississippi Match 5 becomes a daily game, joining the Cash 3, Cash 4 and Cash Pop evening drawings. “The popularity of Match 5 has skyrocketed since the record $905,000 jackpot was… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 Moves to Daily Drawings
Largest Powerball Jackpot of the Year Now Up to Estimated $875 Million
Saturday drawing marks third largest Powerball jackpot in game history JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $875 million with an estimated cash value of $441.9 for the drawing Saturday, July 15. The jackpot rolled after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday night: 23-35-45-66-67 and Powerball of 20. If… Continue reading Largest Powerball Jackpot of the Year Now Up to Estimated $875 Million
Powerball Jackpot Again Increased: Up to $750 Million
Mega Millions rolls to estimated $560 million; Mississippi Match 5 grows to $55,000 JACKSON, MISS. – With players flocking the retailers to get in on the excitement, the Powerball® group has again increased the jackpot to an estimated $750 million in advance of the drawing tonight, Wednesday, July 12. The estimated cash value for the… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Again Increased: Up to $750 Million
Combined Jackpots Top $1.2 Billion
Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $725 million; while Mega Millions increases to an estimated $500 million JACKSON, MISS. – With a combined total of more than $1.2 billion in top prize money, Powerball® and Mega Millions® are big and getting bigger, fueling player excitement throughout the state and across the country. “It’s interesting to… Continue reading Combined Jackpots Top $1.2 Billion
Close to Half-a-Million Won in Saturday Drawings
Rolling jackpots total more than $1 billion JACKSON, MISS. – Saturday was a good night for three Mississippi Lottery players who won close to half-a-million dollars total in prizes. One Mississippi Match 5 player matched all five numbers in the Saturday, July 8, drawing and won $247,470.79. The ticket was purchased from U.S. Food Mart… Continue reading Close to Half-a-Million Won in Saturday Drawings
2nd Chance Players Win More Than $500,000
10 players turn non-winners into winners JACKSON, MISS. – Ten players turned initial non-winning tickets into big wins for a total of $502,500 from the June 26 2nd Chance promotional drawing by the Mississippi Lottery. The 2nd Chance promotional drawing included 10 eligible scratch-off games. Winners will be contacted in the next week via certified… Continue reading 2nd Chance Players Win More Than $500,000
July Scratch-Off Games Heating Up
Promotions are in full swing JACKSON, MISS. –Three new scratch-off games sizzle into Mississippi Lottery retailer locations starting Saturday, July 1, just in time to kick back and relax for the holiday. Blackout Bingo, a new $5 scratch-off game, is shaking things up by bringing Bingo fans a larger play area, with five cards of… Continue reading July Scratch-Off Games Heating Up
Reminder: 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing June 26
Over $500,000 in prizes being given away JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Lottery players have until tomorrow, Thursday, June 22, to register non-winning tickets for an additional chance to win a top prize on 10 ending scratch-off games. Players also have until tomorrow to redeem any valid prizes for these games. Check Your Tickets The Mississippi… Continue reading Reminder: 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing June 26
