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Powerball in New Jersey
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in New Jersey
- 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 New Jersey
New Jersey taxes lottery prizes at 10.75% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $95,719,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,510,325 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $231,399,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in New Jersey
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across New Jersey. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in New Jersey.
- Powerball sales end at 9:59 p.m. ET and Mega Millions sales at 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Powerball prize in New Jersey
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at New Jersey lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 or more are claimed by mailing a claim form with the ticket to the Lottery Claim Center in Trenton or dropping it off there in person. Prizes up to $10,000 can also be claimed in the NJ Lottery app, and big winners can book an appointment.
- Claim deadline: Up to one year from the date of the original drawing.
- Yes, New Jersey winners can choose to stay anonymous.
Details on the official New Jersey lottery site.
Questions about Powerball in New Jersey
What time is the Powerball drawing in New Jersey?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in New Jersey.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in New Jersey?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across New Jersey. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in New Jersey.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in New Jersey?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. New Jersey taxes lottery prizes at 10.75% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $95,719,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in New Jersey?
New Jersey's claim deadline: Up to one year from the date of the original drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in New Jersey?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in New Jersey.
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Sources: NJ Lottery: Claim a prize / tax requirements · NJ Lottery: FAQ · NJ Lottery: Powerball · NJ Lottery: Mega Millions