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What if you could buy a lottery ticket and know in seconds whether you won? No scratching. No waiting for a drawing. No number picking.
That’s Fast Play. The Mississippi Lottery launches its newest style of game on Sunday, November 22.
What is Fast Play?
Fast Play is an instant-win game with a twist. Tickets are generated on demand at the terminal. Results show right away. Prizes replenish as they’re won. Twenty-eight other states have Fast Play, including Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and Iowa.
Players skip the usual steps. There are no playslips to fill out. There are no numbers to choose. There are no coins needed for scratching. Buy a ticket and find out if you’re a winner.
You can buy a Fast Play ticket at the counter. You can also use a Ticket Vending Machine at participating retailers.
The first games to launch
Three Fast Play games debut on November 22:
- $2 Cash Dash 100’s: Including $100 prizes.
- $5 Mississippi Money: Top prize of $10,000.
- 10MaxCah Multiplier: Top prize of $100,000.
Tickets will be available at all retailers where Lottery games are sold.
The lineup won’t stay static. The Lottery plans to release new Fast Play games about every three months. That’s a steady stream of fresh options for players who like variety.
Why now?
Timing matters here. The launch falls during the Lottery’s anniversary month. The first ticket went on sale November 25, 2019. Seven years later, the Lottery is adding a new way to play.
“We’re always looking for ways to bring variety and excitement to our players, and Fast Play adds an entirely different style of game to our lineup,” said Mississippi Lottery President Jeff Hewitt. He added that the anniversary month makes the occasion more special. In his view, there’s no better way to mark it than giving players another game to enjoy.
Who is Fast Play for?
Think about the player who wants an instant result but doesn’t want to scratch a ticket. Think about the one who finds draw games too slow. Fast Play fits both. It’s built for speed.
It also gives retailers something new to offer. Customers get another reason to stop in. That’s good news for the stores that sell Lottery games every day.
Learn more
Players can find game details and prize information on the Lottery website. The Mississippi Lottery Official app also has the full rundown.
Fast Play arrives November 22. Will you give it a try?
