HATTIESBURG, MISS. – United Way of Southeast Mississippi is excited to kick off its 2026 United Way $100K Payday Raffle, giving participants the chance to win $100,000 while supporting vital programs and services across the region.
Raffle tickets are available now through March 8, 2026. During the Early Bird period (January 12–February 8), ticket purchasers will also be entered to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card. As an added bonus, anyone who purchases three consecutive tickets at one time will receive one FREE ticket, quadrupling their chances to win.
The Early Bird winner will be drawn on Thursday, February 19, and announced on United Way of Southeast Mississippi’s social media channels.
The $100,000 Grand Prize drawing will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m. at Keg & Barrel West Hattiesburg and is tentatively scheduled to air live on WDAM. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
How to Purchase Tickets
Tickets may be purchased using any of the following methods:
- Text: Text PAYDAY to 91999, complete the form, and submit payment by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Online: Purchase tickets at www.unitedwaypayday.org using a credit card through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Phone: Call 601-545-7141 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
In Person: Tickets will be available until close of business on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the following locations:
- Corner Market: Hattiesburg (Midtown, Oak Grove); Petal
- Citizens Bank: Hattiesburg; Sumrall
- Community Bank: Hwy 98 W; Hwy 49 S
- Grand Bank: Westover Drive
- Hancock Whitney: Lincoln Road; Oak Grove; Petal; Purvis; Prentiss
- United Way of Southeast Mississippi: 16 Office Park Dr., Ste. 6, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
