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Mega Millions in New Mexico
- Next draw
- …
- 9:00 PM MT in New Mexico
- 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 New Mexico
New Mexico taxes lottery prizes at 5.9% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $74,908,100 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,808,792 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $184,790,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in New Mexico
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across New Mexico.
- Powerball sales end at 8:00 p.m. MT and Mega Millions sales at 8:45 p.m. MT on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in New Mexico
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at New Mexico lottery retailers.
- Prizes from $601 to $99,999 can be claimed at Lottery headquarters in Albuquerque or by mailing the signed ticket with a claim form. Prizes of $100,000 or more are claimed in person at headquarters.
- Claim deadline: Within 90 days from the date of the drawing.
- No, the Lottery shares a winner's name, city and prize amount when asked.
Details on the official New Mexico lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in New Mexico
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in New Mexico?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 9:00 PM MT in New Mexico.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in New Mexico?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across New Mexico.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in New Mexico?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. New Mexico taxes lottery prizes at 5.9% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $74,908,100 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in New Mexico?
New Mexico's claim deadline: Within 90 days from the date of the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in New Mexico?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in New Mexico.
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Sources: New Mexico Lottery: Claim a prize · New Mexico Lottery: Powerball · New Mexico Lottery: Mega Millions · New Mexico Lottery: Winners / claiming prizes