Powerball in Kentucky
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in most of Kentucky
- 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 Kentucky
Kentucky taxes lottery prizes at 3.5%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $108,994,500 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,990,465 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $263,299,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Kentucky
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Kentucky.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Powerball prize in Kentucky
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Kentucky lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 up to $5,000 can be cashed at authorized cashing agent retailers, up to $25,000 at Super Cashing Agents, and larger prizes at Lottery headquarters in Louisville. Prizes under $99,999 can also be claimed by mail.
- Claim deadline: Within 180 days of the drawing in which the prize was won.
Details on the official Kentucky lottery site.
Questions about Powerball in Kentucky
What time is the Powerball drawing in Kentucky?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in most of Kentucky.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Kentucky?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Kentucky.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in Kentucky?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Kentucky taxes lottery prizes at 3.5%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $108,994,500 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Kentucky?
Kentucky's claim deadline: Within 180 days of the drawing in which the prize was won.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Kentucky?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Kentucky.
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Sources: Kentucky Lottery: Claim a prize · Kentucky Lottery: FAQ · Kentucky Lottery: Powerball · KRS 154A.990 (sales to persons under 18) · Mega Millions: Where to play · Kentucky General Assembly: 2025 HB 46 record