Powerball in Montana
- Next draw
- …
- 8:59 PM MT in Montana
- 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 Montana
Montana taxes lottery prizes at 5.65% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $105,057,850 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,848,079 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $253,839,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Montana
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Montana
What time is the Powerball drawing in Montana?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 8:59 PM MT in Montana.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Montana?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Montana.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball 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 $105,057,850 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball 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 Powerball in Montana?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Montana.
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Sources: Montana Lottery: Claim your prize · Montana Lottery: FAQs · Montana Lottery: Powerball · Montana Lottery: Mega Millions