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Mega Millions in Maryland
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Maryland
- 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 Maryland
Maryland taxes lottery prizes at 6.5% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $74,121,500 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,779,803 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $182,864,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Maryland
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Maryland.
- Ticket sales end at 9:59 p.m. ET for Powerball and 10:45 p.m. ET for Mega Millions on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Maryland
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Maryland lottery retailers.
- Prizes up to $5,000 can be cashed at XCAP retailers, and up to $25,000 at Maryland casino cashier windows or Lottery headquarters in Baltimore (by appointment). Bigger prizes are claimed at headquarters, and you can also claim by mail.
- Claim deadline: Within 182 days from the drawing dates.
- Yes, any draw game winner can stay anonymous, and the Lottery only shares names or photos with written consent.
Details on the official Maryland lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Maryland
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Maryland?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Maryland.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Maryland?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Maryland.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Maryland?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Maryland taxes lottery prizes at 6.5% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $74,121,500 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Maryland?
Maryland's claim deadline: Within 182 days from the drawing dates.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Maryland?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Maryland.
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Sources: Maryland Lottery: How to claim a prize · Maryland Lottery: FAQs · Maryland Lottery: Drawing & sales cutoff times · Maryland Lottery: Gifting lottery games, ages 18 & up