Gulfport Man Wins $1 Million on Scratch-Off Ticket

A Gulfport, Mississippi man is $1 million richer after scratching off a winning ticket this week. According to the Mississippi Lottery, the man purchased a $30 Millionaire Maker scratch-off ticket on Tuesday, September 8, which turned out to be a jackpot winner.

The Mississippi Lottery didn't release the winner's name, but the prize represents one of the larger scratch-off wins in recent lottery activity across the Gulf Coast region.

While the winner hails from Mississippi, residents throughout the Gulf Coast — including the Pensacola area — frequently purchase lottery tickets across state lines.