JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery has reached the $80 million mark in funds transferred to the Mississippi State Treasury.
The Lottery Law stated that the first $80 million in net proceeds goes to road and bridge needs across the state for 10 years. After the $80 million mark, proceeds go to the Education Enhancement Fund.
The Mississippi Lottery transferred $9,410,686.64 to the state treasury for February 2022. This brings the total net proceeds of Fiscal Year 2022 to $83,802,303.97. The remaining $3,802,303.97 after the $80 million mark will be given to the Education Enhancement Fund.