Powerball in Virginia
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in Virginia
- Estimated jackpot
- $440 million
- Cash value $183.1 million
- Price
- $2 per play
- Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338
Latest numbers · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 04
- 06
- 23
- 33
- 44
- 13
What the jackpot is worth in Virginia
Virginia taxes lottery prizes at 5.75% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $104,874,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,841,456 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $253,399,992.
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Buying Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Virginia
What time is the Powerball drawing in Virginia?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in Virginia.
Can you buy Powerball 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 Powerball 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 $104,874,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Virginia?
Virginia's claim deadline: 180 days after the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Virginia?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Virginia.
Mega Millions 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)