Powerball in Pennsylvania

Next draw: …; 10:59 PM ET in Pennsylvania
Estimated jackpot: $440 million; Cash value $183.1 million
Lump sum after Pennsylvania taxes: $109,781,830; Compare every state
Price: $2 per play; Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338

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What the jackpot is worth in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania taxes lottery prizes at 3.07%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $109,781,830 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $4,018,943 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $265,191,992.

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Buying Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Pennsylvania

What time is the Powerball drawing in Pennsylvania?

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

Can you buy Powerball 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 Powerball 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 $109,781,830 after taxes.

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

Pennsylvania's claim deadline: One year from the drawing date.

How old do you have to be to play Powerball 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