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Mega Millions in Mississippi
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in Mississippi
- Estimated jackpot
- $321 million
- Cash value $131.1 million
- Price
- $5 per play, multiplier included
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336
Latest numbers · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 27
- 64
- 23
What the jackpot is worth in Mississippi
Mississippi taxes lottery prizes at 4%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $77,399,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,900,591 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $190,889,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Mississippi
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Mississippi. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Mississippi.
- Players must be 21 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Mississippi
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Mississippi lottery retailers.
- Prizes from $600 to $99,999 can be claimed at Lottery headquarters in Flowood or by mail. Larger prizes are claimed in person at headquarters.
- Claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days after the draw date.
- Yes, the Mississippi Lottery won't share a winner's identity without their written permission.
Details on the official Mississippi lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Mississippi
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Mississippi?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in Mississippi.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Mississippi?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Mississippi. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Mississippi.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Mississippi?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Mississippi taxes lottery prizes at 4%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $77,399,000 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Mississippi?
Mississippi's claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days after the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Mississippi?
You must be at least 21 to buy lottery tickets in Mississippi.
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Sources: Mississippi Lottery: How to claim your prize · Mississippi Lottery: FAQs · Mississippi Lottery: Powerball · Mississippi Lottery: Mega Millions · Mississippi Lottery: Powerball jackpot news release (sales until 9 p.m. CT)