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Lottery’s August Transfer Tops $10.5 Million

September 16, 2025

Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated at $400 Million JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its August transfer of $10,513,369.43 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. To date in… Continue reading Lottery’s August Transfer Tops $10.5 Million

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12 Mississippi Lottery Scratch-Off Games Ending

September 10, 2025

Games’ 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing to Award Nearly $1 Million in Prizes JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that 12 scratch-off games will soon come to an end, with players having a shot at nearly… Continue reading 12 Mississippi Lottery Scratch-Off Games Ending

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Mississippi Players Celebrate Big Wins as Historic Powerball Jackpot is Hit

September 8, 2025

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to Estimated $358 Million JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi had its share of the spotlight in the Saturday, Sept. 6 historic Powerball drawing, with five tickets winning big prizes, including two worth $100,000 each.  The second-largest… Continue reading Mississippi Players Celebrate Big Wins as Historic Powerball Jackpot is Hit

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Powerball® Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $1.8 Billion 

September 5, 2025

Second-Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History  JACKSON, MISS. – Fueled by nationwide player excitement causing a surge in ticket sales, the Powerball jackpot has jumped another $100 million to an incredible $1.8 billion with an estimated cash value of $826.4… Continue reading Powerball® Jackpot Jumps to Estimated $1.8 Billion 

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Powerball® Rolls to Estimated $1.7 Billion, 3rd Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History

September 4, 2025

Jackpot Breaks Record Roll Streak  JACKSON, MISS. – The Powerball jackpot has rolled yet again, soaring to an estimated $1.7 billion with an estimated cash value of $770.3 million for the next drawing on Saturday, Sept. 6. Saturday’s drawing will be… Continue reading Powerball® Rolls to Estimated $1.7 Billion, 3rd Largest Jackpot in U.S. Lottery History

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Scam Alert: Mississippi Lottery Does Not Have an App

September 3, 2025

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning players to be aware of a scam circulating online. Recent social media posts have falsely encouraged people to download an app claiming to sell Mississippi Lottery tickets. This is… Continue reading Scam Alert: Mississippi Lottery Does Not Have an App

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Powerball®  Jackpot Jumps to $1.4 Billion 

September 3, 2025

Purchase Frenzy Feeds Additional $100 million into Top Prize  JACKSON, MISS. – With dreams of winning generational wealth, player purchases have driven the jackpot for tonight’s Powerball drawing to an estimated $1.4 billion, with a cash value… Continue reading Powerball®  Jackpot Jumps to $1.4 Billion 

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Mississippi Lottery “$2,000 Loaded” Instant Game Removed from Retailers

September 2, 2025

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has recalled the recently released $10 “$2,000 Loaded” instant game tickets from retailers due to a ticket printing issue identified shortly after the game’s launch. This action ensures that Mississippi Lottery game… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery “$2,000 Loaded” Instant Game Removed from Retailers

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Powerball®  Jackpot Rolls to Estimated $1.3 Billion for Wednesday Drawing

September 2, 2025

Mississippi Players Riding a Hot Streak of Big Wins  JACKSON, MISS. – With no top winner from Monday night’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.3 billion with an estimated cash value of $589 million for… Continue reading Powerball®  Jackpot Rolls to Estimated $1.3 Billion for Wednesday Drawing

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Powerball Jackpot Raised to an Estimated $1 Billion for Saturday Drawing! 

August 29, 2025

September Games in Retailers Now JACKSON, MISS. – Due to the national excitement of the Powerball’s growing jackpot, the lottery has announced that the jackpot for the Saturday, Aug. 30, drawing has been increased to an estimated $1… Continue reading Powerball Jackpot Raised to an Estimated $1 Billion for Saturday Drawing! 

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