Magnolia State News

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the completion of its February transfer, amounting to $9,436,279.97 in net proceeds, to the Lottery Proceeds Fund within the Mississippi State Treasury. This recent contribution elevates the total transfer for Fiscal Year 2025 to approximately $74,372,844.04.

Since ticket sales began in November 2019, the lottery has transferred over $653 million to the state. These figures are subject to confirmation through an annual financial audit.

In other developments, a new promotion is underway with the $5 Pink Panther Diamond Tripler scratch-off game. The top prize is $100,000 and offers additional winning opportunities through a bonus promotion. Players can enter non-winning tickets into the Mississippi Lottery 2nd Chance portal for a chance at a $100,000 second chance prize and other prizes ranging from $100 gift cards to $25,000 in cash. The promotional drawing is scheduled for Thursday, March 20. More information about prizes and rules can be found on the lottery's website under the Bonus Promos tab.

Additionally, several jackpots are currently available. The Powerball jackpot for tonight's drawing stands at an estimated $335 million with a cash value of approximately $157.3 million. The Lotto America jackpot is estimated at $25.7 million with a cash value of about $12.06 million. Meanwhile, Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing offers an estimated jackpot of $256 million with a cash value of roughly $119.5 million. Tonight’s Mississippi Match 5 drawing features an increased jackpot estimated at $458 thousand.