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Mega Millions in Virginia
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Virginia
- 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 Virginia
Virginia taxes lottery prizes at 5.75% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $75,104,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,816,040 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $185,272,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Virginia
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Virginia. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Virginia.
- Powerball tickets aren't sold after 10 p.m. on draw nights; Mega Millions plays close at about 10:45 p.m. ET.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Virginia
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Virginia lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $600 can be claimed at one of the Virginia Lottery's Customer Service Centers or prize zones, or by mailing your signed ticket to Virginia Lottery Claims, P.O. Box 1254, Richmond, VA 23218-1254.
- Claim deadline: 180 days after the drawing.
- Since July 1, 2026, winners can claim anonymously, so the Lottery won't release their name, hometown or prize amount without written permission.
Details on the official Virginia lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Virginia
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Virginia?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Virginia.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Virginia?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Virginia. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Virginia.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Virginia?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Virginia taxes lottery prizes at 5.75% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $75,104,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Virginia?
Virginia's claim deadline: 180 days after the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Virginia?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Virginia.
Powerball in Virginia · Virginia online lottery rules
Sources: Virginia Lottery: How To Claim a Prize · Virginia Lottery: FAQ · Virginia Lottery: Powerball · Virginia Lottery: Mega Millions · Virginia Lottery: Mega Millions game rules (PDF, 2021)