JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi Lottery player won the $1.2 million Mississippi Match 5 jackpot during the Wednesday night drawing. This is the first ever seven-figure jackpot for the game.

Officials with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) said the winning ticket was purchased at 69 Mart in Columbus matched all five numbers drawn (1-3-11-21-34) to capture the top prize. It was the 52nd draw since the Match 5 jackpot was last won on April 12, 2025, for $141,000.

“This is an incredible win for one of our players and a proud moment for the Mississippi Lottery,” said Jeff Hewitt, President of the MLC. “To see the Match 5 jackpot grow to this level and then be hit is a true testament to the excitement this game brings.”

The winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize. 

The next Mississippi Match 5 drawing will be held at 9:30 p.m. on June 5 with the jackpot resetting to $50,000. Tickets are $2 with an optional $1 add on feature to multiply non-jackpot prizes.