Jeff Hewitt, President | Mississippi Lottery
Jeff Hewitt, President | Mississippi Lottery
The Lotto America jackpot has surpassed $25 million, reaching an estimated $25.11 million with a cash value of approximately $11.48 million. This marks the second-largest jackpot in the history of the game. Mississippi players are eagerly anticipating tonight's drawing, which will be the 133rd since the last jackpot was claimed on April 24, 2024.
The largest Lotto America jackpot to date was won by a player in Iowa, who took home $40 million on April 1, 2023. Recently, Mississippi Lottery players have experienced significant wins in other games, such as a Powerball Double Play win of $10 million in Petal.
Lotto America tickets are priced at $1 per play. An additional All Star Bonus option is available for another dollar and can multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. The next drawing is scheduled for tonight at 9:15 p.m. CST.
For further details about Lotto America and other games offered by the Mississippi Lottery, individuals can visit mslottery.com or follow their social media channels.
In related news, the first drawing of eight in the Pink Panther Diamond Tripler Bonus Promotion has concluded with winners announced from various cities: Tupelo ($15,000), New Albany ($10,000), Jackson ($5,000), Clinton ($100 gift card), Pearl ($100 gift card), and Ellisville ($100 gift card). Players can enter non-winning tickets into a second chance portal for an opportunity to win additional prizes up to $100,000 through May 29.
More information about this promotion can be found under the Bonus Promos tab on mslottery.com.
Additionally, tonight's Powerball drawing boasts an estimated jackpot of $248 million with a cash value of approximately $113.4 million. The Mega Millions draw on Friday is expected to reach around $197 million with a cash value of about $91.9 million. Meanwhile, Mississippi Match 5 offers an estimated prize of $210,000 for its upcoming draw.