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Mega Millions in Maine
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Maine
- 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 Maine
Maine taxes lottery prizes at 9.15% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $70,647,350 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,651,768 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $174,358,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Maine
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Maine.
- Ticket sales end at 9:50 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Maine
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Maine lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 or more are claimed at the Lottery office in Augusta, either in person or by mailing your signed ticket with a claim form.
- Claim deadline: Up to one (1) year from the drawing date.
- Winners of $100,000 or more have their identity kept confidential under Maine law.
Details on the official Maine lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Maine
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Maine?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Maine.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Maine?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Maine.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Maine?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Maine taxes lottery prizes at 9.15% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $70,647,350 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Maine?
Maine's claim deadline: Up to one (1) year from the drawing date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Maine?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Maine.
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Sources: Maine State Lottery: How to claim a prize · Maine State Lottery: FAQ · Maine State Lottery: Powerball · Maine State Lottery: Mega Millions · Maine statute 8 §380 (sales to persons under 18) · Maine statute 8 §378-B (winner identity confidentiality)