Powerball in Georgia
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in Georgia
- 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 Georgia
Georgia taxes lottery prizes at 4.99%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $106,266,310 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,891,788 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $256,743,992.
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Buying Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Georgia
What time is the Powerball drawing in Georgia?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in Georgia.
Can you buy Powerball 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 Powerball 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 $106,266,310 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Georgia?
Georgia's claim deadline: Valid for 180 days after the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Georgia?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Georgia.
Mega Millions in Georgia · Georgia online lottery rules
Sources: Georgia Lottery: How to claim · Georgia Lottery: FAQs · O.C.G.A. § 50-27-25 (Justia copy)