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Mega Millions in Pennsylvania
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Pennsylvania
- 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $78,618,230 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,945,524 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $193,875,292.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Pennsylvania
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Pennsylvania.
- Ticket sales end at 9:59 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Pennsylvania
- Smaller prizes, up to $2,500, can be claimed at Pennsylvania lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $2,500 can be claimed by mailing a claim form with the signed ticket or in person at a Lottery Area Office. Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Middletown.
- Claim deadline: One year from the drawing date.
- No, Pennsylvania winners can't stay anonymous, though only certain details about them are released.
Details on the official Pennsylvania lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Pennsylvania
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Pennsylvania?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Pennsylvania.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Pennsylvania?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Pennsylvania.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Pennsylvania?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Pennsylvania taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $78,618,230 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's claim deadline: One year from the drawing date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Pennsylvania?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Pennsylvania.
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Sources: Pennsylvania Lottery: How to claim your prize · Pennsylvania Lottery: Powerball · Pennsylvania Lottery: Mega Millions