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Mega Millions in Idaho
- Next draw
- …
- 9:00 PM MT in most of Idaho
- 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 Idaho
Idaho taxes lottery prizes at 5.3%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $75,694,700 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,837,781 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $186,716,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Idaho
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Idaho.
- Powerball and Mega Millions sales end 1 hour and 5 minutes before the draw (7:54 p.m. MT for Powerball and 7:55 p.m. MT for Mega Millions).
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Idaho
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Idaho lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 or more are claimed at Idaho Lottery headquarters, 1199 Shoreline Lane, Suite 100, Boise, or by mailing the claim form, your signed ticket and a copy of your ID to Idaho Lottery, P.O. Box 8687, Boise, ID 83707.
- Claim deadline: 180 days from the draw date.
- No. Your full name, hometown, the game and the amount you won are public record in Idaho.
Details on the official Idaho lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Idaho
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Idaho?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 9:00 PM MT in most of Idaho.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Idaho?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Idaho.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Idaho?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Idaho taxes lottery prizes at 5.3%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $75,694,700 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Idaho?
Idaho's claim deadline: 180 days from the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Idaho?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Idaho.
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Sources: Idaho Lottery: Claim winnings · Idaho Lottery: General FAQs · Idaho Lottery: Draw dates and times · Idaho Lottery: Winner guidebook