Lottery sends $13.2M to state for January

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred more than $13.2 million to the state in January, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $74.4 million so far.

“January was an exceptional month of sales for the Lottery,” stated Mississippi Lottery President Jeff Hewitt. “Large jackpots for Mega Millions^®, Powerball^® and Mississippi Match 5 fueled sales during the month.”

In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the first $80 million of net proceeds each fiscal year goes to Mississippi Department of Transportation projects; proceeds exceeding $80 million in a fiscal year are earmarked for the Education Enhancement Fund.

All numbers are contingent on the financial audit.