Mississippi News

Lottery’s October transfer nearly $9 million

Proceeds earmarked for roads, bridges, education

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has transferred $8,949,720.34 in net proceeds from October 2024 to the State of Mississippi Lottery Proceeds Fund.

This transfer is part of the corporation’s ongoing commitment to funding road and bridge projects throughout the state and the Education Enhancement Fund as outlined in the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law. The first $80 million goes to Mississippi Department of Transportation projects; proceeds exceeding $80 million are earmarked for the Education Enhancement Fund.