States · Washington, DC · Powerball
Powerball in Washington, DC
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in Washington, DC
- 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 Washington, DC
Washington, DC taxes lottery prizes at 10.75% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $95,719,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,510,325 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $231,399,992.
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Buying Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Washington, DC
What time is the Powerball drawing in Washington, DC?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in Washington, DC.
Can you buy Powerball 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 Powerball 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 $95,719,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball 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 Powerball 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