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Mega Millions in Georgia
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Georgia
- Estimated jackpot
- $321 million
- Cash value $131.1 million
- Price
- $5 per play, multiplier included
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336
Latest numbers · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 27
- 64
- 23
What the jackpot is worth in Georgia
Georgia taxes lottery prizes at 4.99%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,101,110 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,852,759 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $187,712,092.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Georgia
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Georgia.
- Powerball sales end at 10 p.m. ET and Mega Millions sales end at 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Georgia
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Georgia lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 are claimed at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or any district office (appointments are recommended, with some walk-ins), or by mail to Georgia Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 56966, Atlanta, GA 30343. The kiosks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport also handle prizes up to $25,000.
- Claim deadline: Valid for 180 days after the draw date.
- Winners of $250,000 or more can ask in writing to keep their information confidential.
Details on the official Georgia lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Georgia
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Georgia?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Georgia.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Georgia?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Georgia.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Georgia?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Georgia taxes lottery prizes at 4.99%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $76,101,110 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Georgia?
Georgia's claim deadline: Valid for 180 days after the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Georgia?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Georgia.
Powerball in Georgia · Georgia online lottery rules
Sources: Georgia Lottery: How to claim · Georgia Lottery: FAQs · O.C.G.A. § 50-27-25 (Justia copy)