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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing Winner!

June 11, 2021

JACKSON, MISS. – Excitement filled the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) headquarters today as the first 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing winner visited to claim her prize. A Lucedale woman and her two friends couldn’t believe her… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces First 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing Winner!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects New President

May 26, 2021

Jeffrey Hewitt to Succeed Tom Shaheen JACKSON, MISS.–The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) Board of Directors announced today it has selected Jeffrey L. Hewitt to serve as President of the Corporation effective July 1, 2021.   “Jeff… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects New President

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State

May 14, 2021

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its April transfer of $13,340,558.99 today to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY2021) to $114,993,099.30. “We are… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State

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Mississippi Match 5 First Jackpot Hit!

May 3, 2021

Brandon retailer sells $55,000 winning ticket JACKSON, MISS. – A Brandon man became the first jackpot winner of the new Mississippi Match 5 draw game launched last week. Bo S. won $55,000 from his ticket… Continue reading Mississippi Match 5 First Jackpot Hit!

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Powerball® to Increase Drawings to Three Nights a Week

May 3, 2021

New Monday drawing will join lineup of Wednesday & Saturday drawings! JACKSON, MISS. – Powerball has announced it will increase the number of Powerball drawings from two nights to three nights a week beginning in… Continue reading Powerball® to Increase Drawings to Three Nights a Week

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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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