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Mega Millions in Washington, DC
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Washington, DC
- 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 Washington, DC
Washington, DC taxes lottery prizes at 10.75% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $68,549,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,574,464 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $169,222,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Washington, DC
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Washington, DC.
- Powerball sales end at 9:45 p.m. ET and Mega Millions sales end at 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Washington, DC
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Washington, DC lottery retailers.
- Bigger prizes can be mailed to the DC Lottery Prize Center, and prizes over $5,000 can also be claimed there in person, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 202-645-8000 to book an appointment for prizes of $5,000 or more.
- Claim deadline: 180 Days from the Date of the Draw.
- No. In DC, specific lottery winner information is public record.
Details on the official Washington, DC lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Washington, DC
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Washington, DC?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Washington, DC.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Washington, DC?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Washington, DC.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Washington, DC?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Washington, DC taxes lottery prizes at 10.75% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $68,549,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC's claim deadline: 180 Days from the Date of the Draw.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Washington, DC?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Washington, DC.
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Sources: DC Lottery: How and where to claim prizes · DC Lottery: Player FAQs · DC Lottery: Powerball · DC Lottery: Mega Millions