Powerball in Illinois
- Next draw
- …
- 9:59 PM CT in Illinois
- 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 Illinois
Illinois taxes lottery prizes at 4.95%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $106,339,550 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,894,437 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $256,919,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Illinois
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Illinois.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Powerball prize in Illinois
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Illinois lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 are claimed at an Illinois Lottery Claim Center (by appointment only) or by mail, and prizes up to $10,000 can also be filed online through e-Claim.
- Claim deadline: Within one year after the drawing date.
- Winners of $250,000 or more can ask in writing, when they claim, to keep their name and hometown confidential.
Details on the official Illinois lottery site.
Questions about Powerball in Illinois
What time is the Powerball drawing in Illinois?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 9:59 PM CT in Illinois.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Illinois?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Illinois.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in Illinois?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Illinois taxes lottery prizes at 4.95%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $106,339,550 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Illinois?
Illinois's claim deadline: Within one year after the drawing date.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Illinois?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Illinois.
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Sources: Illinois Lottery: When you win · Illinois Lottery: Jackpot and daily games draw times · Illinois Lottery Law, 20 ILCS 1605 (ILGA)