Mega Millions in Colorado

What the jackpot is worth in Colorado

Colorado taxes lottery prizes at 4.4%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,874,600 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,881,265 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $189,605,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Colorado

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Colorado. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in Colorado.

• Powerball and Mega Millions sales for the current draw close at 7:30 p.m. (Colorado time) on draw nights.
• Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Colorado

• Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Colorado lottery retailers.
• Prizes of $600 or more can be claimed online on the Colorado Lottery website, at a Lottery claim center, or by mailing the claim form and signed ticket to Colorado Lottery, PO Box 7, Pueblo, CO 81002.
• Claim deadline: 180 days from the date of the drawing.
• No. Colorado releases your first name, last initial, hometown, the amount won and the game played; having your photo taken is optional.

Details on the official Colorado lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Colorado