Mississippi Lottery Celebrates First $1 Million Win on Millionaire Maker Scratch-Off Game
Quick Facts
| Prize Won | $1,000,000 |
Mississippi’s Millionaire Maker scratch-off game produced the lottery’s first-ever $1 million winner, marking a landmark moment for the state’s relatively young lottery program.
The Mississippi Lottery confirmed the milestone win on its Millionaire Maker game, a $30 scratch-off ticket that delivered a top prize of $1,000,000 to a lucky player. The win represents the first time the Millionaire Maker game has paid out its top prize since launching, underscoring both the significance of the moment for the state lottery and the real potential that remains in the game’s prize pool.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Prize Amount | $1,000,000 |
| Game | Millionaire Maker |
| Ticket Price | $30 |
| State | Mississippi |
| Lottery | Mississippi Lottery |
| Winner Anonymity | Eligible to remain anonymous |
| State Tax Rate | 5% |
| Claim Deadline | 180 days from ticket purchase |
The Win
This win is notable beyond just the dollar amount. According to the Mississippi Lottery, it is the first $1 million prize ever claimed on the Millionaire Maker game — a milestone that signals the game has officially broken its top-prize seal. The Millionaire Maker is a $30 per ticket scratch-off, placing it among the higher price-point games in the Mississippi portfolio. At that price, players are betting on better odds and larger prize structures, and this claim confirms the top prize is attainable.
The winner’s identity has not been publicly disclosed. Mississippi law permits lottery winners to remain anonymous, and this winner appears to have exercised that right. No details about the lump sum versus annuity election have been released at this time. After Mississippi’s 5% state tax is applied, the winner’s take-home will depend on the payment structure selected and applicable federal withholding.
Current Game Status
Despite this top prize being claimed, the Millionaire Maker still has significant prize money on the table. According to live data tracked by Scratchers Paradise, the game currently shows 8 top prizes remaining. The overall odds of winning any prize stand at 1 in 3.84, and the game carries an expected value of approximately $23.71 per $30 ticket — meaning players get back roughly 79 cents on the dollar on average across all prize tiers.
For Mississippi players weighing their options, this game is one of 78 active scratch-off games currently available in the state. Of those, only 5 games currently carry a positive return on investment (ROI), against a statewide average ROI of -28.9%. That context matters: with 8 top prizes still unclaimed on Millionaire Maker, the game’s prize structure remains relatively intact compared to many others on the market.
For a full breakdown of every active Mississippi scratch-off game ranked by odds and expected value, visit the Mississippi scratch-off rankings on Scratchers Paradise.
What This Win Means for Players
When a top prize is claimed on any scratch-off game, it’s a meaningful data point — but it doesn’t automatically mean the game is no longer worth playing. On Millionaire Maker, 8 top prizes remain according to current Mississippi Lottery prize data. That’s a meaningful number on a game that launched with a finite pool of million-dollar winners printed into the ticket run.
The more important question for players is how this game compares to the other 77 active games in Mississippi right now. With only 5 games statewide showing a positive ROI and the average game returning just 71.1 cents per dollar spent, identifying the right game to play requires current data — not guesswork.
Pro tip: Before buying another Millionaire Maker ticket — or any Mississippi scratch-off — check the Mississippi game rankings at Scratchers Paradise to see which games currently offer the best expected value and the most unclaimed top prizes. The rankings update regularly based on official lottery prize data, giving you a real-time picture of where the best odds exist across the entire state portfolio.
One additional consideration: the $30 price point on Millionaire Maker means a player spending the same budget as they would on lower-cost tickets is taking fewer total chances. Whether that tradeoff makes sense depends on the current prize pool — which is exactly why tracking remaining top prizes matters before you buy.
How to Claim a Mississippi Lottery Prize
- Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
- Prizes over $600 must be claimed at a Mississippi Lottery claim center or by mailing the signed ticket to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation headquarters in Flowood, MS.
- Claim deadline is 180 days from the date printed on the ticket. Tickets submitted after this window are ineligible for payment.
- Mississippi winners may remain anonymous. The state does not require public disclosure of winner identity, so players claiming large prizes should be aware of this option before filing their claim paperwork.
Play Responsibly
Scratch-off games are a form of gambling, and the majority of tickets sold return less than the purchase price. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- Mississippi Lottery official announcement via Google News RSS feed
- Scratchers Paradise live game database — Mississippi active game data, ROI figures, and remaining prize counts
- Mississippi Lottery Corporation — claim procedures and winner anonymity policy
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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from official state lottery sources and news reports. ScratchersParadise is not affiliated with any state lottery commission. Lottery games are games of chance. Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
