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Mega Millions in Minnesota
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in Minnesota
- 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 Minnesota
Minnesota taxes lottery prizes at 9.85% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $69,729,650 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,617,948 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $172,111,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Minnesota
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Minnesota.
- Ticket sales end at 9 p.m. CT on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Minnesota
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Minnesota lottery retailers.
- Prizes up to $50,000 can be claimed by mail or at the Roseville headquarters or the Owatonna and Grand Rapids regional offices. Prizes over $50,000 are claimed at headquarters in Roseville, and an appointment is recommended.
- Claim deadline: One year from the date of the drawing.
- Winners of more than $10,000 have their name and city kept private unless they choose to share them.
Details on the official Minnesota lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Minnesota
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Minnesota?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in Minnesota.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Minnesota?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Minnesota.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Minnesota?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Minnesota taxes lottery prizes at 9.85% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $69,729,650 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Minnesota?
Minnesota's claim deadline: One year from the date of the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Minnesota?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Minnesota.
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Sources: Minnesota Lottery: Claim a prize · Minnesota Lottery: General FAQ · Minnesota Lottery: Lotto games FAQ · Minnesota Lottery: Powerball · Minnesota Lottery: Mega Millions · Minnesota Lottery: Lottery anonymity in Minnesota · Minn. Stat. 349A.12 (under 18 may not buy)