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Lottery sends more than $11.8 million to state

The Education Enhancement Fund for the Fiscal Year has received a total of $16,836,487.71.

For the remainder of the fiscal year which ends on June 30, all Lottery transfer proceeds will be directed to the Education Enhancement Fund.

The MLC has returned more than half-billion dollars to the State of Mississippi for roads, bridges and education.

The first $80 million goes to Mississippi Department of Transportation projects.

All numbers contingent on annual financial audit.

MLC is required to transfer net proceeds within 20 days following the close of each calendar month.

This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $24,721,137.72.

MLC generated $80 million to assist with roads and bridges, plus $42,375,631.22 for the Education Enhancement fund during Fiscal Year ’23.

The Education Enhancement Fund has received a total of $33,220,264.37.

The Education Enhancement Fund for the Fiscal Year has received a total of $23,988,911.75.