JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Lottery players helped generate a $9,567,838.20 transfer to the State of Mississippi in February, pushing total Fiscal Year 2026 transfers to $88,222,820.51, officials announced Friday.
With transfers surpassing the $80 million benchmark for the year, all remaining FY26 proceeds will now flow directly to the Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) administered by the Mississippi Department of Education. The EEF has received $8,222,820.51 so far this fiscal year.
Since lottery sales began, total contributions to the state have exceeded $780 million, though all figures remain subject to the annual financial audit.
Columbus Player Claims $705,000 Match 5 Jackpot
A Columbus resident claimed the $705,000 Mississippi Match 5 jackpot after matching all five numbers from the March 3 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Sprint Mart #4105 in Columbus, and the player arrived the next day to collect the six‑figure prize.
Following the win, the Match 5 jackpot reset and is estimated at $54,000 for Friday night’s drawing.
Mississippi Match 5 is drawn nightly. Tickets cost $2, with an optional $1 Multiplier add‑on. More information about Match 5 and other Mississippi Lottery draw games is available at mslottery.com or through the official Mississippi Lottery app.
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