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The Mississippi Lottery Corporation was established in 2018 and began selling lottery tickets in November 2019. The Mississippi Lottery was established under the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law, passed during the 2018 extraordinary session of the Mississippi State Legislature. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation offers a variety of lottery games, including scratch-off tickets and draw games. Some of the scratch-off games currently available include "$100,000 Fortune," "$300,000 Crossword," and "$500,000 Jackpot."
In FY 2022, the Mississippi State Lottery generated $432.863.037 in total sales. The net proceeds to the state were $122,883,142 and prizes award were $247,221,547 and commissions to retailers was $26,976.314. This revenue is used to fund education in the state, with a portion also going towards funding highway and infrastructure projects.
Overall, the Mississippi lottery has been successful in
generating revenue and supporting education and infrastructure in the state.
Here's the process for claiming Mississippi Lottery prizes.
To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of your ID to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS 39232
Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.
| Prize | Options |
|---|---|
| Under $600 | Option 1 Claim at any local retailer. |
| Option 2 Claim at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters. | |
| Option 3 Claim by mail. | |
| $600 to $99,999 | Option 1 Claim at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters. |
| Option 2 Claim by mail. | |
| $100,000 or more | Claim at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters. |
The Mississippi Lottery withholds a percentage of certain prizes as state and federal tax.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings for all U.S. citizens or residents.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $600 or more | State Tax | 3% |
| Federal Tax | 0% | |
| Total: 3% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 3% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 27% |
If the winner is a U.S. citizen or resident but fails to present proof of their Social Security number when claiming a prize, the tax withholdings in Mississippi are as follows.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $600 or more | State Tax | 3% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 27% |
If the winner isn't a U.S. citizen or resident, the Mississippi Lottery withholds a greater amount for taxes.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $600 or more | State Tax | 3% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 33% |
If you have won a prize under $600, it may be claimed at any Mississippi Lottery Corporation retailer. If you won a prize between $600 and $99,999, the prize must be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. To claim a ticket via mail, you must fill out a Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, have proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. Proper forms of ID must verify name, signature, photo, age, and Social Security number. If mailing, send required documentation to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 321462, Flowood, MS, 39232.
For prizes of $100,000 or more, lottery prize must be
claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters claim center located at 1080
River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100, Flowood, MS, 39232.
You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a Mississippi Lottery ticket or to claim a prize.
In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery
Law, the Mississippi Lottery will not disclose the identity of the person
holding a winning lottery so yes you can remain anonymous.
The MLC will pay a prize to only one claimant, which may be
an individual, corporation, organization, partnership, trust, or estate so yes,
it is possible to claim your lottery winnings in a trust.
Lottery retailers can accept cash, credit cards or debit
cards. However, the method of payment is up to the individual retailer.
If you have a winning lottery ticket of less than $600, you
can cash it in at any Lottery retailers throughout the state of Mississippi.
During normal business hours, each retailer is required to validate
(through the MLC Lottery Terminal) and pay prizes under $600 for any winning
ticket from all lottery games MLC authorizes the retailer to sell. Retailers can pay in cash, but they may pay mid-tier prizes ($20.01 -
$599.99) with a business check or money order if this is disclosed in advance
of validation to the holder of the winning ticket. Retailers are prohibited
from charging claimants for any method of prize payment, including money
orders.
Lottery players can purchase Mississippi Lottery tickets at
retailers, including convenience stores, grocery stores and other places that
sell lottery tickets throughout the state of MS.
Lottery retailers in the state of Mississippi earn 6 percent
for all lottery ticket sales.
90
days from the day the game ends for scratch-off tickets, and 180 days from the
date of the drawing for multi-state draw games I.e., Powerball, Mega Millions,
etc.
According to Mslottery.com for 10 years, lottery proceed collections up to $80 million will go toward infrastructure needs around the state. After that 10-year period, lottery proceed collections up to $80 million will go into the State’s General Fund. Any net proceeds over $80 million annually will be sent to the Education Enhancement Fund in perpetuity, which helps fund the Early Childhood Learning Collaborative and Classroom Supply Fund.
Yes! You can call 601-487-1396 to check winning numbers
after the drawings occur.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.
It cost $2 for a Powerball and Mega Millions ticket. You can
add a Megaplier and Powerplay by adding an extra $1, which will increase your
prize winnings, except for the jackpot prize.
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