Questions About Entries & Tickets

• Q: Which tickets are eligible for the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion?
  A: Any non-winning $5 Ghostbusters instant lottery ticket (Game #0265) entered into the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance Promotion during the promotion entry period is eligible for the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion drawing.
• Q: When can I enter the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion?
  A: Entries will be accepted beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026.
• Q: How do I enter the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion?
  A: Enter your eligible non-winning Ghostbusters ticket through the Mississippi Lottery’s website or official Mississippi Lottery app in the 2nd Chance portal.
• Q: Can I enter more than one Ghostbusters ticket?
  A: Yes. You may enter as many eligible non-winning Ghostbusters tickets as you wish. Each ticket may be entered only once.
• Q: Can I enter the same ticket more than once?
  A: No. Each eligible Ghostbusters ticket may be submitted only once.
• Q: If I enter a ticket in the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion, will it also be eligible for the Ghostbusters 2nd Chance Promotion?
  A: Yes. All eligible entries submitted during the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion entry period will also be included in the Ghostbusters 2nd Chance Promotion drawing once the game has ended.
• Q: Can I win more than one prize in the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion?
  A: No. Each entrant is eligible to win one prize in the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion drawing.
• Q: How can I be sure my entry was submitted?
  A: After submitting your entry, check the “My Entries” section of your Mississippi Lottery account. If the entry appears there, it has been successfully registered.
• Q: Can I throw away my Ghostbusters ticket after entering it?
  A: Yes, but only after you have verified that your entry was successfully submitted. The Mississippi Lottery recommends keeping your ticket until the promotion and any applicable prize claims have been completed.
• Q: What is the deadline to enter?
  A: The deadline to enter the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026. Entries received after the deadline will not be eligible for the promotion drawing.

Questions About the Drawing & Prizes

• Q: When is the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion drawing?
  A: The drawing will be held on Oct. 28, 2026.
• Q: What prizes can I win?
  A: Thirteen cash prizes will be awarded:
  - One $10,000 prize
  - Six $5,000 prizes
  - Six $1,000 prizes
  Total prizes: $46,000.

• Q: How are winners selected?
  A: Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the promotion entry period.
• Q: What are my odds of winning?
  A: The odds of winning a prize depend on the total number of eligible entries received for the Ghostbusters Bonus Promotion drawing.

Questions About Winners

• Q: How will I know if I won?
  A: Winners will be notified by certified mail. Winners’ cities or counties of residence will also be announced during the Mississippi Lottery’s Facebook Live winner announcement on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
• Q: When will the winners be announced?
  A: Winners will be announced live during a Mississippi Lottery retailer promotion event on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
• Q: How long do I have to claim my prize?
  A: Winners must acknowledge receipt of their notification within 10 business days of receiving it. After providing timely acknowledgement, the winner must submit a completed Promotions Winner Claim Form within 30 calendar days of the Mississippi Lottery’s receipt of the acknowledgement.
• Q: What happens if I don't claim my prize on time?
  A: If a winner does not acknowledge receipt of the notification within 10 business days or does not submit the required Claim Form within the applicable 30-day period, the prize is forfeited. An alternate winner may be selected, or the prize may be held for a future promotion, at the Mississippi Lottery’s discretion.
• Q: What do I need to claim my prize?
  A: Winners must provide proper identification and complete a Promotions Winner Claim Form. The name on the entry, Claim Form and identification must match.
• Q: Will my name be made public if I win?
  A: Winners may choose whether to allow the Mississippi Lottery to publish their name and/or image by selecting the appropriate option on the Claim Form. The winner’s city or county of residence will be publicized regardless.