JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The Mississippi Lottery made its final monthly transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2024 for $9,102,945.07.

The lottery generated $125,102,374.83 in funding for Mississippi in FY24 ending on June 30.

Having reached the $80 million required for roads and bridges in February, the Education Enhancement Fund has received a total of $45,102,374.83 for FY24. The fund pays for numerous education expenses, including early learning collaboratives, the Teacher Supply Fund and upgrading the Mississippi Student Information System.

“It was another banner year for the Mississippi Lottery in sales and return to the State,” said President Jeff Hewitt. “We appreciate all the hard work from our retailers and support from our players. As we approach our fifth anniversary, we are excited about the prospects for the new fiscal year.”

Since the first day of sales November 25, 2019, the Mississippi Lottery has transferred a total of $578,782,663.72 to the state, including $390,703,360.48 to the State Highway Fund and $188,079,303.24 to the Education Enhancement Fund.

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