Mississippi Lottery Players Win Millions in Mega Millions and Powerball

On August 26, a Mega Millions ticket purchased at the Pilot Travel Center in Moss Point matched all five white balls, winning $1 million. The automatic Megaplier doubled the prize to $2 million, marking the largest Mississippi Mega Millions win since the game’s upgrade in April 2025. The very next night, a Powerball ticket bought at Mike’s Food & Gas in Coldwater also matched all five white balls for a $1 million prize. By adding the $1 Power Play option, this player also saw their winnings double to $2 million.

Adding to the lottery fervor, the Powerball jackpot is climbing to an estimated $950 million with an estimated cash value of $428.9 million for the Saturday, August 30, drawing. If won, this would be the 6th largest jackpot in Powerball history. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is also launching its September scratch-off games, "The Loaded Family," featuring prizes of $100, $500, and $2,000. These new games will be available starting August 29.

These wins and the rising jackpots are generating significant interest in lottery games across Mississippi. Players are eager to try their luck, contributing to increased ticket sales and heightened anticipation for upcoming drawings. For more information, visit the Mississippi Lottery official website&ref=yanuki.com.

The Mega Millions ticket was purchased at the Pilot Travel Center in Moss Point, and the Powerball ticket was bought at Mike’s Food & Gas in Coldwater.

The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $950 million for the Saturday, August 30, drawing.

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is releasing its September scratch-off games, "The Loaded Family," on August 29.

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