Lottery transfers to state treasury top $27 million since launch

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its February transfer of $11,618,730 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury on Friday, March 20.

This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $27 million since launch on Nov. 25, 2019.

In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the MLC is required to transfer net proceeds within 20 days following the close of each calendar month. Net proceeds up to $80 million will be paid into the State Highway Fund until June 30, 2028, to repair, renovate and maintain highways and bridges of the state.

In other lottery news, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Lottery will switch to mail-in claims for certain prize levels starting Monday, March 23, until further notice.

For players who have valid prize claims of $600 to $99,999, please complete an MLC Winner Claim form (found here) and mail it in with proper identification and the original signed ticket. Proper forms of ID must verify name, signature, photo, age and Social Security number. Send required documentation to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 321462, Flowood, MS 39232. If a player has a winning ticket under $600, they may claim at any lottery retailer or mail the signed ticket to MLC Headquarters. Players may also hold their winning ticket until the claim center reopens.

For valid prize claims of $100,000 or more, players are required to claim their winnings at lottery headquarters by appointment. To schedule an appointment between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, call MLC headquarters at (601)-500-0482.