Mississippi (MS) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the Mississippi Lottery

The Mississippi Lottery was established in 2018 under the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law, with ticket sales for Scratch-off games launching in late 2019. As we will discover, the portfolio of games has since expanded.

The Mississippi Lottery was founded to benefit the infrastructure and education systems of Mississippi.

Up to $80 million net proceeds will be paid into the State Highway Fund until 30 June 2028. 

Any monies above $80 million in a fiscal year shall be transferred into the Education Enhancement Fund. From 1 July 2028, net proceeds up to $80 million will be transferred to the State General Fund, with monies above this figure still being deposited into the Education Enhancement Fund.

Mississippi Lottery Rules

There are just a few rules involved when playing the Mississippi State Lottery — have a look at the criteria below to see if you’re eligible.

• Players must be 21 or older to participate in the Mississippi Lottery games;
• Tickets can only be purchased from approved Mississippi Lottery retailers;
• Players cannot purchase Mississippi lottery tickets over the Internet.

Mississippi Lottery Tickets

Mississippi Lottery tickets are only available from approved retailers and players can search for their location on the official lottery website. Scratch-off ticket prizes must be claimed within 90 days of their game end date and all other lottery games have 180 days validity from the time of drawing.

Can I buy MS tickets online?

MS tickets cannot be purchased online —  they are only available from approved retailers. Players can check the latest winning numbers through the Mississippi Lottery website along with locating a retailer and lots of other helpful information.

Mississippi Lottery Games and Drawing Schedule

Powerball

Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. Tickets cost $2 per play with an optional Power Play for $1. Players can buy tickets for up to 26 consecutive drawings by choosing ‘Multi-Draw’.

Power Play applies a random multiplier to non-winning jackpot prizes of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x. The 10x only applies when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less.

Drawings: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

Mega Millions

In Mega Millions, players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Mega Millions tickets cost $2 per play with an optional Megaplier for $1. Mega Millions players can purchase tickets for up to 26 consecutive drawings by choosing ‘Multi-Draw’.

The Megaplier multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x.

Drawings: Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Cash 3

Players select three numbers from 0 to 9 followed by their chosen wager/play type as follows: $.50 = ‘Exact Order’ or ‘Any Order’; $1 = ‘Exact Order’, ‘Any Order’, ‘Exact or Any Order’ or ‘1-Off’; $3 = ‘Three Way Combo’; $6 = ‘Six Way Combo’. 

Players can purchase tickets for up to 7 consecutive drawings by selecting ‘Multi-Draw’.

Drawings: Every Day

Match 5

Players select five numbers from 1 to 35 and tickets cost $2 per play with an optional Multiplier for $1. The Multiplier is randomly assigned each play and the options are 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x, although the Megaplier rewards only apply to non-jackpot prizes. Players can buy tickets for up to 24 consecutive drawings by selecting ‘Multi-Draw’.

Drawings: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evenings.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Mississippi

The way to claim your lottery winnings' prize money varies depending on the amount you have won:

• Instant Games Lottery prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the game end date;
• Draw-Style Game Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date;
• Only original winning tickets will be accepted for claiming any prize;
• Prizes of $600 or less — claim at any Mississippi Lottery retailer;
• Prizes $600 to $99,999 — claim at Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail;
• Prizes of $100,000 or more — claim at Mississippi Lottery Headquarters.

Notable Winners of Mississippi Lotteries

Have a look at these recent winners of Mississippi games:

• In July 2021, an anonymous man from Meridian won $40,000 on a Mega Millions ticket purchased from North Hill Sunoco;
• In November 2021, an anonymous woman from Mobile, Alabama won $200,000 on a Mississippi Match 5 ticket purchased from Greer’s Market, Hurley; 
• In November 2021, an anonymous player from Jasper County won $100,000 on a Powerball ticket bought from MAC’S, Laurel;
• In November 2021, an anonymous player from Newton County won $200,000 on a $200,000 Fortune Scratch-off ticket bought from Newton Junction on Eastside Dr.

Mississippi Lottery Instant Scratch Games

The Mississippi Lottery offers just under 50 Scratch-off games with ticket prices ranging from $1 to $20. Prizes can reach a staggering $500,000, while other top prizes include $100,000 and $200,000. The remaining prizes up for grabs are updated weekly on the website.

Mississippi Lottery Second Chances – What is Second Chance?

In Second Chance promotional drawings, players can enter their non-winning scratch-off tickets for a chance to win the last top prize in that game. Entrants for the current second chance Mississippi Lottery draw could win prizes between $500 and $100,000.

How Does Second Chance Work for the MS Lottery?

Players cannot mail in their non-winning scratch-off tickets — instead they must enter their codes through the online web portal by the set date to enter.

Information on the Mississippi Lottery

Mississippi Lottery Office

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is located at: 

1080 River Oaks Drive

Bldg. B-100

Flowood, MS 39232

Mississippi Lottery Customer Support

The Mississippi Customer Support can be located at the above office or:

• Player Questions: 855-946-4667.
• Retailer Questions – Equipment: 866-234-7533
• Retailer Questions – Retail Services: 601-487-1387
• Email: [email protected] 

General Mailing Address:

Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321433
Flowood, MS 39232

Address for Mailing in Your Prize Claim:

Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS 39232

• Most Recent Drawing Results: 601-487-1396
• Claim Centre: Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (CT)

Mississippi Lottery Social Accounts

For information and updates, players can follow the Mississippi Lottery on their social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or check out their YouTube channel:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube

Mississippi Lottery Apps and Technology

The Mississippi Lottery does not offer a mobile app for download, but players can launch the official website from their browser. The website provides a wealth of information for players including game rules, drawing times, latest results, prizes remaining, where the lottery proceeds go to, recent winners, press releases and second chance drawings.

There is also the option to sign up as a Mississippi Lottery Insider where you can get all the latest information on launch dates, new games, winners, jackpots and more.

Mississippi Tax Information

For prizes less than $600, taxes are the sole responsibility of the player. For prizes over $600 the Mississippi Lottery is required to withhold 3% State Tax but 0% Federal Tax, whereas for prizes over $5,000, they must withhold 3% State Tax and 24% Federal Tax.

Where the winner is a U.S. citizen or resident but fails to produce their taxpayer identification number, the Mississippi Lottery is required to withhold 3% State Tax and 24% Federal Tax on individual prizes valued at $600 or more.

Where the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident, the Mississippi Lottery is required to withhold a larger amount of taxes at 3% State Tax and 30% Federal Tax for all individual prizes valued at $600 or above. 

Mississippi Lottery FAQs

Are Mississippi Lottery rules different if you play online?

You are unable to play the Mississippi Lottery online, so the rules remain unchanged. Tickets can only be purchased from approved Mississippi Lottery retailers and players must be 21 or older to participate in any games.

How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?

The Lottery Critic researchers ensure that before listing on our site, they have checked the legitimacy of a site to determine its licensing details, certification, length of operation, software and security set-up, plus any other important information. We will not list any site which we deem to be untrustworthy and will highlight any problem areas for consideration.

How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Mississippi Lottery?

This depends on the size of the prize. For prizes under $600 you can claim your Mississippi lottery winnings from any approved Mississippi Lottery retailer instantly. For prizes of $600 or more you can claim by mail or at Mississippi Lottery Headquarters, which may be quicker than mail. For prizes of $100,000 or above, you will need to claim at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters. 

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