Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi Wheel of Fortune®
2nd Chance Promotional Microsite
FAQs
Questions about Entries and Tickets
Q: Which scratch tickets are eligible for the Wheel of Fortune® 2nd Chance Promotion?
A: Any non-winning Wheel of Fortune (game #087) ticket may be entered into
one (1) of six (6) Winner's Choice 2nd Chance promotional
drawings for a chance to win one (1) of five (5) Winner's Choice
Promotional prizes, and may be entered into the final, one
hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) cash prize drawing. Entries not selected
in a particular Winner's Choice promotional drawing will not be eligible
for subsequent promotional drawings in the promotion, except for the final,
one hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) cash prize drawing at the close of
the game.
Q: Can I enter the Wheel of Fortune 2nd Chance promotion more
than one (1) time?
A: Yes, you may enter the promotion as many times as you wish. Each entry
requires the submission of a non-winning Wheel of Fortune (game #087)
ticket that has not been previously submitted.
Q: If I enter a ticket for one (1) drawing, can I enter it for another
drawing?
A: No. A ticket can be entered only one (1) time. Entries not selected in a
particular Winner's Choice promotional drawing will not be eligible for
subsequent promotional drawings in the promotion, except for the final, one
hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) cash prize drawing at the close of the
game.
Q: Can I win more than one (1) Winner's Choice Promotional prize in the
Promotion?
A: No.
Q: Can I win a Winner's Choice Promotional prize and still be eligible for
the final, one hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) prize?
A: Only if the ticket used to win each prize is different. Entries not
selected in a particular Winner's Choice promotional drawing will be
eligible for the final, one hundred-thousand-dollar ($100,000) cash prize
drawing at the close of the game.
Q: How can I be sure that my entry has been submitted?
A: Each time you submit an entry, it is recorded in the "MY ENTRIES" page.
If the entry is recorded there, you can be assured it is registered in the
system.
Q: Can I throw away my tickets after submitting them into the Wheel of
Fortune 2nd Chance promotional drawing?
A: Yes, you may dispose of tickets after verifying that your entry has been
submitted.
Questions about Winners
Q: How do I find out if I have been selected as a winner?
A: The Lottery will notify the winner of a 2nd Chance promotional drawing
by Certified Mail through the U.S. Postal Service. Please keep your account
contact information updated.
Q: How long do I have to claim my prize?
A: A winner of a 2nd Chance promotional drawing has 10 calendar days from
the date of receipt of the certified letter in which to claim the prize,
unless otherwise specified in the special Terms and Conditions for a
particular 2nd Chance promotional drawing.
Q: What happens if the winning prize is not claimed within the time limit?
A: If the Lottery determines a winner and any alternate winners of a 2nd
Chance promotional drawing are ineligible or fail to claim the prize within
the time limits set by the Lottery, or if the entry and any alternate
winning entries selected for that drawing are invalid, then the 2nd Chance
promotional prize is forfeited and becomes an unclaimed prize. By law, all
unclaimed prize money shall be added to the pool from which future prizes
are to be awarded or used for special prize promotions, at the sole
discretion of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation president.
Q: Where is the WINNERS LIST from the last drawing?
A: Once a drawing winner is selected, the city where the ticket was
purchased and the winner's name (provided the winner grants written
permission to reveal his/her name) will be posted in the drawings Info tab
located in the menu at the top of the page.
Q: How are the 2nd Chance promotional drawing winners selected?
A: Winners are randomly selected by computer generated results from all
eligible entries received for each drawing.
Q: What are my chances of winning a prize in the Wheel of Fortune 2nd Chance promotional drawing?
A: Your odds of winning will vary based on the total number of entries that
are received for the drawings, the total number of entries that you have
submitted, and the number of prizes being awarded.
Q: Can I change my mind and turn down a prize won in the Wheel of Fortune 2nd Chance promotional drawing?
A: Yes, you can turn down a prize up until the claim has been approved. Once
the claim has been approved, the prize is considered claimed and may not be
changed or refused.
Q: How can I redeem my prize?
A: The Lottery will notify the 2nd Chance promotional drawing winner of a
2nd Chance promotional drawing by Certified Letter, Return Receipt
Requested, via the U.S. Postal Service. The winner must follow the "How to
Claim Your Prize/Winnings" instructions posted at www.mslotteryhome.com.
Q: How are federal and state withholding taxes for the Winner's Choice promotional drawing prizes reported and calculated?
A: For U.S. citizens, the federal government requires lottery winnings be reported to the IRS for tax purposes if an individual wins $600 or more and if the winnings are at least 300 times the amount of the per board wager, or the winnings are subject to federal income tax withholding (winnings greater than $5,000).
The federal tax withholding rate is 24 percent for winnings, less the wager, that are greater than $5,000. The state tax rate is 3 percent. Prize withholdings are calculated on the total amount of gross proceeds (the amount of winnings minus the amount wagered).
If you have questions regarding the tax consequences of winning any Mississippi Lottery game, including a Promotional 2nd Chance drawing, we recommend that you consult with your own accountant or tax advisor prior to claiming your prize. Once a claim is approved, the prize is considered to be claimed, and may not be changed or refused after that point, and tax responsibility will be borne by the prize winner.