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Mega Millions in Missouri
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in Missouri
- 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 Missouri
Missouri taxes lottery prizes at 4.7% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,481,300 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,866,770 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $188,642,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Missouri
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Missouri.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Missouri
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Missouri lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 are paid by appointment at Missouri Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City or at the Springfield, St. Louis and Kansas City regional offices.
- Claim deadline: 180 days after the time at which the prize was awarded.
- Yes, Missouri law keeps winners' names private unless they give written permission.
Details on the official Missouri lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Missouri
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Missouri?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in Missouri.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Missouri?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Missouri.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Missouri?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Missouri taxes lottery prizes at 4.7% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $76,481,300 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Missouri?
Missouri's claim deadline: 180 days after the time at which the prize was awarded.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Missouri?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Missouri.
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Sources: RSMo 313.280 (no sales to persons under 18) · RSMo 313.300 (unclaimed prizes, 180 days) · RSMo 313.303 (winner identity) · Missouri Lottery: Claiming prizes · Powerball: Tickets in Missouri and Texas win $1.787 billion jackpot · Mega Millions: Where to play