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Mega Millions in North Dakota
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in most of North Dakota
- 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 North Dakota
North Dakota taxes lottery prizes at 2.5% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $79,365,500 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,973,064 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $195,704,992.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in North Dakota
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in North Dakota.
- Tickets must be bought before 8:58 p.m. CT on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in North Dakota
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at North Dakota lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 or more are paid by the Lottery: bring your signed ticket to the office in Bismarck on a weekday, or mail it with a prize claim form and a copy of your ID.
- Claim deadline: 180 days from the draw date.
- Yes, a winner's personal information stays confidential unless they agree in writing to release it.
Details on the official North Dakota lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in North Dakota
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in North Dakota?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in most of North Dakota.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in North Dakota?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in North Dakota.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in North Dakota?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. North Dakota taxes lottery prizes at 2.5% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $79,365,500 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in North Dakota?
North Dakota's claim deadline: 180 days from the draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in North Dakota?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in North Dakota.
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Sources: North Dakota Lottery: Claim your prize · North Dakota Lottery: FAQs · North Dakota Century Code ch. 53-12.1 (53-12.1-11 Confidentiality of records)