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Lottery’s August Transfer to State Totals $9.6 Million

September 13, 2024

More than $18.5 generated for roadwork, education in FY25 JACKSON, MISS. –The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today completed its August transfer of $9,632,767.62 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. In accordance with the… Continue reading Lottery’s August Transfer to State Totals $9.6 Million

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Two Tickets Tap into $583,000 Match 5 Jackpot

September 12, 2024

Players split top prize after matching numbers in Tuesday drawing JACKSON, MISS. – A pair of winning tickets, purchased 180 miles apart, matched all the right numbers from Tuesday night’s Mississippi Match 5 drawing. With… Continue reading Two Tickets Tap into $583,000 Match 5 Jackpot

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Magnolia Woman Advances in Lottery’s NASCAR Powerball Playoff

September 2, 2024

Mega Millions grows to est. $681 million for Sept. 3 drawing JACKSON, MISS. – Shunda Davis of Magnolia, Miss., has accelerated to the Round of 16 in the second year of the highly anticipated NASCAR… Continue reading Magnolia Woman Advances in Lottery’s NASCAR Powerball Playoff

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More Than $600,000 Available in Lottery’s 2nd Chance Drawing

August 30, 2024

Friday night Mega Millions jackpot up to a whopping est. $627 million JACKSON, MISS. – With 10 more scratch-off games ending soon, the Mississippi Lottery’s 2nd Chance promotional drawing in January 2025 offers players a… Continue reading More Than $600,000 Available in Lottery’s 2nd Chance Drawing

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$582 Million on the Table for Mega Millions Drawing

August 27, 2024

September scratch-off games available Friday JACKSON, MISS. – Brisk ticket sales leading into tonight’s Mega Millions® drawing have driven the jackpot to an estimated $582 million, with a lump-sum payout of approximately $286.9 million. No… Continue reading $582 Million on the Table for Mega Millions Drawing

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Precious Jewels Family of Games Dazzle in Retailers Friday

August 26, 2024

September scratch-off games shine bright with winnings up to $200,000 in top prizes JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery’s precious jewels family of scratch-off games feature dazzling designs with shiny prizes of up to $200,000,… Continue reading Precious Jewels Family of Games Dazzle in Retailers Friday

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Mega Millions Jackpot Rockets to Estimated $535 Million

August 23, 2024

Cash value of tonight’s draw hits estimated $265.6 million JACKSON, MISS. – Amid a flurry of player purchases, Mega Millions® has pumped up the estimated jackpot for tonight’s drawing by $8 million to $535 million… Continue reading Mega Millions Jackpot Rockets to Estimated $535 Million

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2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x Truck Up for Grabs with Mississippi Lottery Promo

August 19, 2024

Top prize in August 27 Summer of Fun drawing comes with a cooler and cash JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery is cranking into high gear for the final Summer of Fun giveaway Aug. 27.… Continue reading 2024 Nissan Titan Pro-4x Truck Up for Grabs with Mississippi Lottery Promo

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$150,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Belmont

August 13, 2024

Purchase of Power Play multiplier option tripled initial win JACKSON, MISS. – A ticket purchased in Tishomingo County for the Monday, Aug. 12, Powerball® drawing matched enough numbers with the multiplier option to win $150,000.… Continue reading $150,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Belmont

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First Transfer for FY25 Sends More Than $8.8 Million to the State

August 8, 2024

FY24 transfer totaled $125,102,374.80 to the state JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its July transfer of $8,892,156.49 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This is the first… Continue reading First Transfer for FY25 Sends More Than $8.8 Million to the State

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