Mega Millions in Florida

What the jackpot is worth in Florida

Florida has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $82,643,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,093,851 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $203,729,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Florida

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Florida. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Florida.

• Powerball and Mega Millions sales end at 10:00 p.m. ET on draw nights.
• Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Florida

• Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Florida lottery retailers.
• Prizes of $600 to $249,999, plus Powerball and Mega Millions prizes up to $1 million, can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office in person, by drop box or by mail. Larger prizes are claimed through Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
• Claim deadline: Within 180 days after the draw date.
• No. A winner's name, city, game, date and amount won are shared on request, but home addresses and phone numbers stay private.

Details on the official Florida lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Florida