As the winnings grow and the odds shrink (1 in 292 million for the Powerball grand prize), more people are catching lottery fever. In addition, withholdings may occur for winners who have delinquent debt and/or have outstanding child support arrearages.Everyone dreams of being the next Powerball or Mega Millions winner. Winning prizes greater than $600 are subject to state and federal taxes.Liability for a void ticket is limited to replacement of the ticket or refund of retail sales price. Tickets are void if they fail to meet requirements of the game rules or are irregular in any manner. All tickets, transactions and players purchasing tickets are subject to the Lottery Act, Mississippi Lottery rules, and regulations and applicable laws.For instant scratch-off games, the number of prizes is established at the time of printing and will change as prizes are won.Prizes of $100,000 or more must be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters located at 1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg.The Mississippi Lottery is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. If mailing, send required documentation to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, P.O. Proper forms of ID must verify name, signature, photo, age and Social Security number. A Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. Prizes between $600 and $99,999 must be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Prizes under $600 may be claimed at any Mississippi Lottery Corporation retailer.Only original tickets will be accepted to claim any prize.

Postmarks shall not constitute satisfaction of the 180-day requirement, and the risk of mailing tickets remains with the player.

In accordance with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation prize payment policy, all draw-style game prizes must be claimed within 180 calendar days after the draw date.

Postmarks shall not constitute satisfaction of the 90-day requirement, and the risk of mailing tickets remains with the player.

In accordance with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation prize payment policy, all instant game prizes must be claimed within 90 calendar days of the announced end of the game.

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