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Mega Millions in Montana
- Next draw
- …
- 9:00 PM MT in Montana
- 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 Montana
Montana taxes lottery prizes at 5.65% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $75,235,850 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,820,871 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $185,593,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Montana
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Montana.
- Ticket sales end at 8 p.m. MT on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Montana
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Montana lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 and over are claimed at Lottery headquarters in Helena, either by walking in on a weekday or by mailing your signed ticket with a claim form.
- Claim deadline: Within six months of the drawing for which your winning play was eligible.
- Yes, Montana doesn't release winners' names without their permission; only details like the prize amount, town and store are shared.
Details on the official Montana lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Montana
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Montana?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 9:00 PM MT in Montana.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Montana?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Montana.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Montana?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Montana taxes lottery prizes at 5.65% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $75,235,850 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Montana?
Montana's claim deadline: Within six months of the drawing for which your winning play was eligible.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Montana?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Montana.
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