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Lottery announces early August scratch off game release

$820 million Mega Millions estimated jackpot up for grabs in Tuesday’s drawing

Credit: Mississippi Lottery news release

In anticipation of a potential UPS work stoppage, Mississippi Lottery’s newest August scratch-off games, the Heavy Metal Family, will begin rolling into retailers on Wednesday, July 26, ahead of the previously scheduled Aug. 1 launch date.

$2—Bronze 7s: Approximate overall odds are 1:4.88. Win up to $20,000.

$5—Silver 7s: Approximate overall odds are1:4.21. Win up to $100,000.

$10—Gold 7s: Approximate overall odds are 1:3.94. Win up to $200,000.

Jackpot Update

The jackpot for tonight’s (Tuesday, July 25) Mega Millions is up to an estimated $820 million with an estimated cash value of $422 million. The jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball® drawing is an estimated $41 million with an estimated cash value of $21.2 million. The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot is an estimated $60,000 for tonight’s drawing.

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