Mega Millions in Arizona

What the jackpot is worth in Arizona

Arizona taxes lottery prizes at 2.5%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $79,365,500 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,973,064 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $195,704,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Arizona

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Arizona.

• Ticket sales end at 6:59 p.m. Arizona time on draw nights (7:59 p.m. from early November to mid-March).
• Players must be 21 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Arizona

• Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Arizona lottery retailers.
• Prizes of $600 or more are claimed at an Arizona Lottery office in Phoenix, Tucson or Kingman (Kingman pays up to $49,999), or by mailing a claim form, your signed ticket and a copy of your ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
• Claim deadline: Within 180 days of a drawing.
• Winners of $100,000 or more can choose to keep their name confidential for good, though their city and county are still public.

Details on the official Arizona lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Arizona