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$1 Powerball Double Play Add-On Gives Jackson Player a $50,000 Win

August 27, 2026

Powerball’s Estimated Jackpot Climbs to $119 Million for Saturday FLOWOOD, MISS. — A Powerball player in Jackson turned a $1 add-on into a $50,000 win in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning ticket, purchased at Fast Lane State Street in Jackson,… Continue reading $1 Powerball Double Play Add-On Gives Jackson Player a $50,000 Win

Meet the 7s Family of Scratch-Off Games

August 25, 2026

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot an Estimated $130 Million FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is introducing a new family of scratch-off games featuring everyone’s favorite lucky number — 7. In retailers by Tuesday, Sept. 1, the new 7s… Continue reading Meet the 7s Family of Scratch-Off Games

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $1 Billion for Wednesday Drawing

August 11, 2026

Player Enthusiasm Pushes Jackpot to Milestone Mark FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Powerball jackpot has jumped from an estimated $975 million to an estimated $1 billion for the Wednesday, Aug. 12, drawing following stronger-than-expected ticket sales and player enthusiasm. The… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $1 Billion for Wednesday Drawing

Mississippi Lottery Kicks Off FY27 with $10.3 Million Transfer to State

August 10, 2026

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot Nearly $1 Billion FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has transferred $10,395,886.48 in net proceeds to the State of Mississippi for the month of July, marking a strong start to Fiscal Year 2027 and continuing… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Kicks Off FY27 with $10.3 Million Transfer to State

Powerball Estimated Jackpot Reaches $856 Million After Another Big Mississippi Win

August 6, 2026

Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Approaches Half a Million FLOWOOD, MISS. – The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $856 million for the Saturday,… Continue reading Powerball Estimated Jackpot Reaches $856 Million After Another Big Mississippi Win

Powerball® Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $786 Million; Mississippi Match 5 Reaches an Estimated $455,000

August 5, 2026

FLOWOOD, Miss. – With an estimated $786 million jackpot at stake, tonight’s Powerball® Drawing is the ninth largest in the game’s history. Meanwhile, a surge in sales has jolted an additional $15,000 into the Mississippi… Continue reading Powerball® Jackpot Climbs to an Estimated $786 Million; Mississippi Match 5 Reaches an Estimated $455,000

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $707 Million as Mississippi Players Score Big Wins

July 30, 2026

Ticket Purchased in Gulfport Nabs $50,000 Prize in July 29 Drawing JACKSON, MISS. – With no jackpot winner in the Wednesday, July 29 drawing, dreams of a life-changing Powerball win continue to grow as the jackpot climbs… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Reaches $707 Million as Mississippi Players Score Big Wins

New August Scratch-Off Games Feature More Than $12 Million in Prizes

July 28, 2026

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot an Estimated $800 Million JACKSON, MISS. – Summer is heating up, and so are the chances to win with four new Mississippi Lottery scratch-off games arriving in retailers by Tuesday, Aug. 4. The new… Continue reading New August Scratch-Off Games Feature More Than $12 Million in Prizes

A Tupelo Ticket Wins $1 Million in Saturday’s Powerball Drawing

July 27, 2026

Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar to More Than $1.4 Billion Combined JACKSON, MISS. – A $2 Powerball ticket purchased at Sprint Mart #38 in Tupelo is worth $1 million after matching all five white ball numbers… Continue reading A Tupelo Ticket Wins $1 Million in Saturday’s Powerball Drawing

Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Climb Past $1 Billion

July 21, 2026

Latest Wheel of Fortune Bonus Promotion Winners Announced JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Lottery players have two incredible opportunities to chase life-changing jackpots this week as the nation’s biggest draw games now feature a combined jackpot of more… Continue reading Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots Climb Past $1 Billion