Powerball in Florida
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in most of Florida
- Estimated jackpot
- $440 million
- Cash value $183.1 million
- Price
- $2 per play
- Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338
Latest numbers · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 04
- 06
- 23
- 33
- 44
- 13
What the jackpot is worth in Florida
Florida has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $115,403,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $4,222,258 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $278,699,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Florida
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Florida
What time is the Powerball drawing in Florida?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in most of Florida.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Florida?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Florida. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Florida.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in Florida?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Florida has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $115,403,000 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Florida?
Florida's claim deadline: Within 180 days after the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Florida?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Florida.
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Sources: Florida Lottery: Winning FAQ · Florida Lottery: Winner's guide · Florida Lottery: General game FAQ