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Mega Millions in New York
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in New York
- 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 York
New York taxes lottery prizes at 10.9% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $68,353,100 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,567,217 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $168,740,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in New York
The state lottery offers draw-game subscriptions online, and single tickets are sold at licensed retailers. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in New York.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in New York
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at New York lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 or more are claimed at a Lottery customer service center (Plainview, Buffalo and Syracuse by appointment, or walk in at Schenectady), at a prize claim center inside a video gaming facility, or by mail.
- Claim deadline: One year from the date of the draw.
- No, a winner's name and city may be made public, but the Lottery doesn't release street addresses or phone numbers.
Details on the official New York lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in New York
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in New York?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in New York.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in New York?
The state lottery offers draw-game subscriptions online, and single tickets are sold at licensed retailers. Courier services that buy tickets for you operate under state rules in New York.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in New York?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. New York taxes lottery prizes at 10.9% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $68,353,100 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in New York?
New York's claim deadline: One year from the date of the draw.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in New York?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in New York.
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Sources: New York Lottery: How to claim a prize · NY Senate: Bill S2613 (winner anonymity) status · FOX 8 (news): How late can you buy Powerball tickets