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Starting in mid-May, the Mississippi Lottery returns with the ever-popular 2024 Summer of Fun promotion.

Lotto America Lands in Mississippi

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

The Education Enhancement Fund for the Fiscal Year has received a total of $16,836,487.71.

The Second Chance promotional drawing included eight eligible scratch-off games.

The sixth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in the game’s history. The jackpot was last hit Dec. 8 for $394 million.

The player purchased the ticket from Robin Food Mart in McComb.

The player matched all five numbers and purchased the ticket from Suds N Smokes in Vicksburg.

The shocked player said she kept the ticket with her all weekend, too nervous to leave it home.

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

The first $80 million goes to Mississippi Department of Transportation projects.