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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.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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