From the prize pool, 58.3884 percent funds the jackpot prize. If the jackpot is won while these minimums are in effect, we may pay the prize out of a reserve account that we have set up and funded just for that purpose. Missouri state law requires the Lottery to release your name, city of residence and the amount of the prize. This is only to keep the credibility of our games high. Otherwise, people may not believe our games and winners were fair.
Most winners feel participating in a press conference is a positive decision.
It is a fun, exciting and an excellent way to control the media. The Missouri Lottery has a customer relations department that will be happy to respond to informational requests. Copyright 2001, Missouri Lottery Commission. All rights reserved.