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Update to Claim Center Operating Hours due to COVID19

Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Updated Claims Procedures for Public Health

March 19, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will switch to mail-in claims for certain prize levels starting Monday, March 23, 2020, until further notice. For players… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces Updated Claims Procedures for Public Health

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$20k Ticket Rides Shotgun

March 10, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – A Brookhaven truck driver, Roy C., stopped to pick up lunch at his local B-Kwik store before hitting the road. At the last minute, he decided to purchase a winning Break the… Continue reading $20k Ticket Rides Shotgun

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Exciting New Scratch-Off Games Arrive in Stores Tomorrow! Lottery Makes Second Transfer to the State

March 2, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. –The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today four new scratch-off games will be available at all retailer locations starting March 3. “Feedback from players has been very positive regarding the games offered so… Continue reading Exciting New Scratch-Off Games Arrive in Stores Tomorrow! Lottery Makes Second Transfer to the State

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Mississippi Lottery Player Claims $200,000 Instant Scratch-off Prize!

February 21, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – A loyal Mississippi Lottery player had no idea he was about to win a big jackpot when he purchased a Mega Ca$h scratch-off game last night during a regular stop at Tobacco… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Player Claims $200,000 Instant Scratch-off Prize!

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Powerball and Mega Millions Launch with Philip Moran and Tom Shaheen

Mississippi Lottery Strengthens Its “Roll” with Powerball® and Mega Millions® Debut!

January 31, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – Surrounded by boats on the Mississippi Sound, Keith’s Superstore on the Pass Christian Harbor buzzed with excitement early Thursday morning as Sen. Philip Moran made a ceremonial purchase of both Powerball® and… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Strengthens Its “Roll” with Powerball® and Mega Millions® Debut!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First Transfer to the State

Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First Transfer to the State!

January 22, 2020

JACKSON, MISS. – In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its first transfer of $7,621,232.37 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First Transfer to the State!

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Bay Springs man wins $20,000 jackpot on Triple 777 scratch-off

Bay Springs Man Wins $20,000 Jackpot on Triple 777

January 15, 2020

A Bay Springs man got a lucky break when he stopped to buy a kingsize Kit Kat and gas up at his regular store, the Bay Springs Red Apple Truck Stop in Bay Springs. He… Continue reading Bay Springs Man Wins $20,000 Jackpot on Triple 777

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Mississippi Lottery Introduces $10 Scratch-Off Game

December 31, 2019

Four new scratch-off games available January 7 JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today four new scratch-off games will be available at all retailer locations Tuesday, January 7. MLC’s first $10 game… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Introduces $10 Scratch-Off Game

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Gift Responsibly

Mississippi Lottery Reminds People to Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly

December 19, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) would like to encourage everyone to play and gift responsibly this holiday season. As a reminder, all lottery players must be 21 years or older to purchase… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Reminds People to Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly

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Jimmy Keene, our first $100K Jackpot winner from Pelahatchie

Monday Winners! Mississippi Lottery’s First $100k Winner!

December 9, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – Jimmy K. of Pelahatchie was on his way to work when he stopped at Hwy. 51 Chevron in Ridgeland. Wanting to try something new, he purchased a $100,000 Jackpot scratch-off game. He… Continue reading Monday Winners! Mississippi Lottery’s First $100k Winner!

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