Powerball in North Carolina

Next draw: …; 10:59 PM ET in North Carolina
Estimated jackpot: $440 million; Cash value $183.1 million
Lump sum after North Carolina taxes: $108,097,310; Compare every state
Price: $2 per play; Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338

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What the jackpot is worth in North Carolina

North Carolina taxes lottery prizes at 3.99%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $108,097,310 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,958,015 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $261,143,992.

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Buying Powerball tickets in North Carolina

Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in North Carolina.

Retail sales end at 9:59 p.m. ET for Powerball and 10:45 p.m. ET for Mega Millions on draw nights.
Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Powerball prize in North Carolina

Prizes of $600 or more can be claimed at one of six regional claim centers (Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and Wilmington) or by mail.
Claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days of the drawing.

Details on the official North Carolina lottery site.

Questions about Powerball in North Carolina

What time is the Powerball drawing in North Carolina?

Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in North Carolina.

Can you buy Powerball tickets online in North Carolina?

Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in North Carolina.

How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in North Carolina?

Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. North Carolina taxes lottery prizes at 3.99%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $108,097,310 after taxes.

How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in North Carolina?

North Carolina's claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days of the drawing.

How old do you have to be to play Powerball in North Carolina?

You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in North Carolina.

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Sources: NC Education Lottery: Claim prizes · NC Education Lottery: Powerball · NC Education Lottery: Mega Millions · NC Lottery: Prize claim privacy notice (PDF) · NC Lottery: Prize claim form, $599 or less (PDF) · NC General Assembly: Senate Bill 402 (2025)