Mississippi Lottery

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. To claim a prize through a trust, the winner must first set up a trust and name a trustee to manage the prize on their behalf.

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.

 For high-tier Prizes ($600 or more), retailers shall provide the ticket holder with a MLC Winner Claim Form and, when requested, assist them in completing the form or direct the ticket holder to the MLC Headquarters.

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.