Mega Millions in Vermont

What the jackpot is worth in Vermont

Vermont taxes lottery prizes at 8.75% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $71,171,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,671,094 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $175,642,492.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Vermont

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Vermont.

• Ticket sales end at 9:50 p.m. ET on draw nights.
• Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Vermont

• Smaller prizes, up to $499, can be claimed at Vermont lottery retailers.
• Prizes from $500 to $5,000 can be cashed at any M&T Bank in Vermont on weekdays, and any prize can be claimed at Vermont Lottery Headquarters in person or by mail. Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are claimed at Headquarters.
• Claim deadline: Within one (1) year of the winning draw date on the ticket.
• Your name, town and prize amount on the claim form are public, but you can claim through a trust so the trust's name is shown instead.

Details on the official Vermont lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Vermont