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Mississippi Match 5 makes a Millionaire

The winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize.

Saturday’s drawing marks game’s first-ever seven-figure prize May 31, 2025 – The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has reached a groundbreaking

Tickets can be purchased at authorized Mississippi Lottery retailers statewide.

Winnings increase by 148 percent since the April 4 launch.

Mega Millions tickets are sold in Mississippi and 44 other states, plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Powerball Double Play feature launched nationwide Aug. 23, 2021.

It was another banner year for the Mississippi Lottery in sales and return to the State.

The jackpot is either an annuitized prize, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump sum payment.

The MLC has returned more than half-billion dollars to the State of Mississippi for roads, bridges and education

During December, the MLC will work to raise responsible play awareness through public service announcements and a social media campaign.