Mega Millions in South Dakota

Next draw: …; 10:00 PM CT in most of South Dakota
Estimated jackpot: $321 million; Cash value $131.1 million
Lump sum after South Dakota taxes: $82,643,000; Compare every state
Price: $5 per play, multiplier included; Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336

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What the jackpot is worth in South Dakota

South Dakota has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $82,643,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,093,851 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $203,729,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in South Dakota

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across South Dakota.

Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in South Dakota

Smaller prizes, up to $100, can be claimed at South Dakota lottery retailers.
Prizes of $101 or more are paid by the Lottery: visit a validation center in Pierre, Rapid City or Sioux Falls, mail your ticket and claim form to 711 E. Wells Ave. in Pierre, or use the mobile app for prizes from $101 to $5,000. Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot tickets are claimed in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
Claim deadline: Within 180 days after the date of the drawing in which the prize was won.
Winners can ask to stay anonymous and the Lottery will honor it, though it must share a winner's name, city and state if it gets an open-records request.

Details on the official South Dakota lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in South Dakota

What time is the Mega Millions drawing in South Dakota?

Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in most of South Dakota.

Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in South Dakota?

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across South Dakota.

How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in South Dakota?

Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. South Dakota has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $82,643,000 after taxes.

How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in South Dakota?

South Dakota's claim deadline: Within 180 days after the date of the drawing in which the prize was won.

How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in South Dakota?

You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in South Dakota.

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