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About Mississippi Lottery

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."

 The draw games offered by the Mississippi Lottery include Powerball, Mega Millions, and Mississippi Lottery Cash 3, Cash 4, Cash Pop Midday and Cash Pop Evening and Lotto. Powerball and Mega Millions are multi-state games with Powerball jackpots and Mega Millions Jackpots that can reach hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. Mississippi Lottery Cash 3 and Cash 4 are daily draw games that offer many ways to win and different prize levels, depending how you play it i.e., straight, exact, box, combo , etc. MLC launched Cash 4 on January 10,200. Mississippi Lottery Lotto is a draw game that takes place on Wednesday and Saturday nights, with a starting jackpot of $1 million.

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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I claim a Mississippi Lottery prize?

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.



How old do I have to be to play the Mississippi Lottery?

You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a Mississippi Lottery ticket or to claim a prize.

Is it possible to remain anonymous if you win the lottery in Mississippi?

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.

Can you claim the MS Lottery in a trust?

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.

Can you use a debit or credit card to buy lottery tickets in the state of Mississippi?

Lottery retailers can accept cash, credit cards or debit cards. However, the method of payment is up to the individual retailer.

Where can I claim my winning lottery tickets?

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.

 

Where can I buy MSC lottery tickets?

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.

What do retailers receive from the sale of Mississippi Lottery tickets?

Lottery retailers in the state of Mississippi earn 6 percent for all lottery ticket sales.

How long do I have to claim a prize?

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. 

Where does the net revenue from the Mississippi Lottery go?

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.

 

Is there a number I can call to check lottery results and winning numbers?

Yes! You can call 601-487-1396 to check winning numbers after the drawings occur.

Have a gambling problem?

Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. 

How much does a Mega Millions Ticket and Powerball Ticket cost?

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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