Philip Chamblee, Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board Member | Mississippi Lottery
Philip Chamblee, Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board Member | Mississippi Lottery
February has been a notable month for lottery players in Mississippi, with significant wins recorded across the state. Within just 20 days, three individuals became millionaires. The largest win in the state's history occurred in Petal, where a player won the $10 million Powerball Double Play jackpot. Additionally, another Powerball participant from Mendenhall secured a $2 million prize by using the $1.00 Power Play option. A Georgia resident visiting Mississippi for a weekend event at Mississippi State won $1 million with a Jackson scratch-off ticket.
Other significant winnings included:
- A $539,187 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot in Belzoni.
- A $200,000 scratch-off win in Smithville.
- A $100,000 My Lottery Dream Home scratch-off ticket winner in Brandon.
- A $54,000 Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot claimed in Collinsville.
- Two separate $50,000 Powerball winners in Carthage and Biloxi.
- A $50,000 win on the $100 Million Extravaganza scratch-off ticket in Edwards.
- A Mega Millions prize of $30,000 was won in Forest.
Several top prizes from scratch-off tickets were also claimed this month:
- Smithville had another winner of the $200,000 Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
- Yazoo City saw a win of $10,000 on the Payout ticket.
- Heidelberg had a Bring the Heat winner of $20,000.
- Laurel witnessed a Moola ticket prize of $5,000.
Jeff Hewitt, President of the Mississippi Lottery commented: “We are thrilled to see so many Mississippians enjoying life-changing wins this month.” He expressed excitement about future potential big wins.
The Pink Panther Diamond Tripler Bonus Promotion will have its first drawing today. Players can enter non-winning tickets into the Mississippi Lottery 2nd Chance portal for opportunities to win additional prizes up to May 29.
Current jackpot estimates include Mega Millions at approximately $165 million with cash value options and Powerball at an estimated $215 million. Lotto America stands at an estimated jackpot of around $24.47 million while tonight’s Mississippi Match 5 is estimated at about $127,000.
For more details on games and claiming procedures visit mslottery.com.
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