JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced its October transfer of $9.8 million in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the State Treasury, continuing its strong fiscal performance in Fiscal Year 2026.
The latest contribution of $9,827,775.67 pushes the FY26 total to $41,929,024.94. Since its inception in 2019, the Mississippi Lottery has generated more than $733.7 million in net proceeds, supporting infrastructure and education initiatives across the state.
“These funds play a vital role in improving Mississippi’s roads, bridges and public education,” the corporation stated. All figures are subject to the annual financial audit.
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