Powerball in Maine
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in Maine
- 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 Maine
Maine taxes lottery prizes at 9.15% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $98,649,350 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,616,287 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $238,439,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Maine
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Maine
What time is the Powerball drawing in Maine?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in Maine.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Maine?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Maine.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball 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 $98,649,350 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball 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 Powerball in Maine?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Maine.
Mega Millions in Maine · Maine online lottery rules
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)