Lottery transfers top over $113 million for fiscal year
June transfer of $9.2 marks end of Fiscal Year 2025
July 14, 2025 – The Mississippi Lottery has made its final monthly transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2025 with a transfer of $9,200,863.25, bringing the total amount generated for Mississippi during FY25 to $113,001,105.82.
The fiscal year, which ended June 30, marked a banner year for the Lottery, highlighted by major milestones including the Lottery’s 5th Anniversary, the launch of an enhanced Mega Millions game, the first-ever Mississippi Match 5 millionaire, and the state’s largest lottery win to date, a $10 million Powerball Double Play jackpot.
Since the Lottery’s launch, a combined $691.7 million has been transferred to state funds:
- $470.7 million to the State Highway Fund, helping support vital road and bridge projects across Mississippi.
- $221 million to the Education Enhancement Fund, which supports early learning collaboratives, the Teacher Supply Fund, and critical upgrades to the Mississippi Student Information System, ensuring students have access to enhanced educational tools and technology.
“We’re proud to fund improvements to roads and schools — priorities that affect every Mississippian,” said MLC President Jeff Hewitt. “These transfers demonstrate the Lottery’s commitment to supporting Mississippi’s long-term growth and success.”
All numbers contingent on financial audit.
Mississippi Lottery news release