When Mississippi first launched its state lottery back in 2019, locals were excited to finally join the fun. Since then, the Magnolia State has seen its fair share of life-changing wins—even if the billion-dollar jackpots have gone elsewhere. While no Mississippi player has snagged a national jackpot from Powerball or Mega Millions just yet, plenty of Mississippians have walked away as millionaires.
Let’s break it down year by year to see just how big the wins have been.
The Milestone Wins
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2020: Mississippi’s lottery journey kicked off strong with a $2 million Mega Millions win in Gautier on June 9. Not a bad way to start!
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2021: A double win year—one player in Hazlehurst scored $1 million on Mega Millions in January, followed by another $1 million Powerball win in Vicksburg later that same month.
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2022: The winning streak continued with a $1 million Mega Millions prize claimed in Saucier on January 28.
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2023: Hinds County got a major reason to celebrate with a $4 million Mega Millions jackpot on January 3.
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2024: Corinth joined the millionaire list when a local landed a $3 million Mega Millions win on February 2.
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2025: Things escalated big time when a player in Petal hit a jaw-dropping $10 million Powerball prize on February 10.
And the excitement didn’t stop there—August 2025 was especially lucky. A Moss Point player hit for $2 million in Mega Millions on August 26, and just one day later, a Coldwater player scored $2 million from Powerball. Back-to-back wins like that don’t happen every day!
Odds: Tough, But Not Impossible
We all know lottery jackpots don’t come easy. For Powerball, the odds of hitting the big one are 1 in 292,201,338. For Mega Millions, it’s 1 in 302,575,350. Pretty steep, right? But here’s the twist—Mississippi’s own state lottery games give players better chances, with odds ranging anywhere from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 324,632. So while you may not walk away with a billion-dollar jackpot, the shot at winning something meaningful is still very real.
Why Mississippi Players Keep Playing
Here’s what makes the Mississippi Lottery special:
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Big wins, close to home – Even without the “mega” jackpot, locals have still racked up millions.
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Steady millionaire makers – Practically every year since its start, someone in Mississippi has joined the millionaire club.
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National + local excitement – With Powerball, Mega Millions, and Mississippi’s own games in the mix, there are plenty of ways to play.
The Takeaway
While the state may still be waiting for its first billion-dollar jackpot winner, Mississippi has proven that life-changing lottery wins are possible right here at home. From that first $2 million ticket in Gautier to the $10 million Powerball win in Petal, the Mississippi Lottery has delivered some incredible stories in just a few short years.
So, whether you’re chasing a national jackpot or just testing your luck with a state game, one thing’s for sure—Mississippi players are definitely in the game, and the next big win could be closer than you think.
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