Mega Millions in Louisiana

What the jackpot is worth in Louisiana

Louisiana taxes lottery prizes at 3%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $78,710,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,948,906 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $194,099,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Louisiana

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Louisiana.

• Ticket sales end at 9 p.m. CT on draw nights.
• Players must be 21 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Louisiana

• Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Louisiana lottery retailers.
• Prizes between $600 and $5,000 can be claimed at any Lottery office or by mail, and bigger prizes at a Lottery office. Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots or prizes over $510,000 are claimed at headquarters in Baton Rouge.
• Claim deadline: Within 180 days of the drawing in which the prize was won.
• Usually not, since prize payment records are public and winners' names and cities can be shared.

Details on the official Louisiana lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Louisiana