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Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for Seven Scratch-Off Games

April 30, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. – Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced the official end-date for seven (7) scratch-off games. Friday, May 28, 2021, will be the last day to purchase or sell the following games: Game… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Announces End-Date for Seven Scratch-Off Games

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New Mississippi Lottery Draw-Style Game Starts Today

April 28, 2021

Inaugural Mississippi Match 5 drawing tomorrow– April 29 JACKSON, MISS. – Sales begin today for Mississippi Match-5 an in-state lottery game, with drawings three nights each week and a starting jackpot of $50,000*. Winning numbers… Continue reading New Mississippi Lottery Draw-Style Game Starts Today

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“$100 Million Extravaganza” First $500,000 Top Prize Claimed!

April 21, 2021

Lee County resident nets big win in $20 game JACKSON, MISS. – A Nettleton man became the first winner of $500,000 in the new “$100 Million Extravaganza” scratch-off game from the Mississippi Lottery. He claimed… Continue reading “$100 Million Extravaganza” First $500,000 Top Prize Claimed!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State

April 16, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its March transfer of $16,745,250.19 today to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 to $101,652,540.31.… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces March Transfer to the State

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Begins Search for Next President

April 6, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) Board of Directors announced today it will begin a nationwide search to replace Lottery President Tom Shaheen, who notified the board he will be retiring June 30,… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors Begins Search for Next President

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June

March 24, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) President Tom Shaheen today announced he will retire June 30 of this year.  “This is a tough decision for me,” said Shaheen. “After spending more than 32… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces February Transfer to the State

March 18, 2021

Total Net Proceeds for First Seven Months of Fiscal Year 21 Exceed $84m! JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its February transfer of $9,834,061.43 to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces February Transfer to the State

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Mississippi Match 5 Coming in April!

March 15, 2021

*$50,000 Starting Jackpot JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today it plans to introduce its fourth draw-style game, Mississippi Match 5, on Wednesday, April 28. Mississippi Match 5 is a Mississippi in-state,… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 Coming in April!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First $20 Scratch-Off Game

February 23, 2021

$100 Million Extravaganza Arrives March 2! JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today it will be introducing its first $20 scratch-off game, $100 Million Extravaganza, at approved lottery retailers starting March 2.… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First $20 Scratch-Off Game

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January 2021 Transfer to the State

February 18, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. –The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today its January transfer of $23,620,028.54 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total net proceeds for Fiscal… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January 2021 Transfer to the State

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