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Alyce Clark buying her first scratch-off ticket as sales opened up in Mississippi

Lottery Kicks-Off in Mississippi in a Big Way!

November 26, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today first-day sales on November 25 surpassed $2.5 million translating into an anticipated return of $570,000 for the state coffers. “We believe Mississippi has more than exceeded expectations,”… Continue reading Lottery Kicks-Off in Mississippi in a Big Way!

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MISSISSIPPI LAUNCHES INSTANT SCRATCH-OFF TICKETS!

November 26, 2019

POWERBALL AND MEGAMILLIONS COMING IN JANUARY 2020 JACKSON, MISS. – Amid lively music from the Southern Komfort Brass Band and a live radio remote from Mix 98.7, Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) board members, elected officials,… Continue reading MISSISSIPPI LAUNCHES INSTANT SCRATCH-OFF TICKETS!

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Hosts Training Workshops for Approved Lottery Retailers–Installation of Equipment Begins

October 28, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – In preparation for the launch of scratch-off tickets on November 25, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC), along with its gaming vendor IGT, will begin conducting retailer training workshops around the state over… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Hosts Training Workshops for Approved Lottery Retailers–Installation of Equipment Begins

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Mark Your Calendars, Mississippians! Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30

October 22, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – Mark your calendars, Mississippians, for January 30. Powerball® and Mega Millions® will both be available for purchase in Mississippi on that date. “Mississippians will no longer have to cross into neighboring states… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars, Mississippians! Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30

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Lottery Tickets to Go on Sale November 25! First Mississippi Lottery Retailer Acceptance Letters Mailed

October 15, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today that lottery scratch-off tickets will go on sale November 25. “The earlier start date reflects our rapid progress,” said MLC President Tom Shaheen. In anticipation,… Continue reading Lottery Tickets to Go on Sale November 25! First Mississippi Lottery Retailer Acceptance Letters Mailed

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Launches New Website, Social Media

October 7, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has unveiled a new look for its website and officially introduced its brand on social media in advance of its anticipated launch of scratch-off tickets by December… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Launches New Website, Social Media

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Additional Employees

October 3, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – As the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) moves closer to its launch date of having scratch-off tickets by December 1, 2019, a few key positions still remain to be filled. “We have a… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Seeks Additional Employees

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Advertising and Marketing Firm

September 10, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) today hired an innovative and creative advertising and marketing firm to bolster the lottery’s reach throughout the state. Maris, West and Baker (MWB) is a Jackson-based firm… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Advertising and Marketing Firm

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Gaming & Instant Ticket Vendor

August 30, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has selected a world-renowned vendor to provide two major lottery gaming services: a central gaming system that will generate tickets for computerized draw games and the printing… Continue reading Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Gaming & Instant Ticket Vendor

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Powerball® and Mega Millions® Coming to Mississippi in 2020!

August 2, 2019

JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) as its newest member to sell Powerball® and Mega Millions®. The MLC anticipates… Continue reading Powerball® and Mega Millions® Coming to Mississippi in 2020!

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