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$1 million Mississippi Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Ocean Springs

An Alabama man’s routine stop in Ocean Springs paid off in a big way, as his normal purchase of lottery tickets led to a $1 million win.

The winning $30 Millionaire Maker ticket was purchased by an Alabaster, Alabama man at Keith’s Superstore #89 in Ocean Springs. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, said purchasing a Millionaire Maker ticket along with Powerball and Mega Millions tickets has become part of a routine stop through Mississippi.

The player said the prize will be shared with family members, honoring an agreement they made long before the winning ticket was purchased.

The $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off game debuted in January 2026 and has already created one millionaire in the state. Following this latest claim, eight $1 million top prizes remain.

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