Mega Millions in Washington

What the jackpot is worth in Washington

Washington has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $82,643,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,093,851 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $203,729,992.

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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Washington

Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Washington.

• Ticket sales pause at 6:45 p.m. PT on Powerball nights and 7:45 p.m. PT on Mega Millions nights.
• Players must be 18 or older.

Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Washington

• Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at Washington lottery retailers.
• Prizes of $601 or more can be claimed at any Lottery office (Olympia, Tri-Cities, Everett, Federal Way or Vancouver) or by mail with a claim form. Prizes of $100,000 or more are claimed in person, and jackpots over $100 million are claimed at Headquarters in Olympia.
• Claim deadline: 180 days from the date of the Mega Millions drawing.
• A winner's name, city and prize amount are covered by Washington's public disclosure laws, though winners can ask the Lottery not to publicize them.

Details on the official Washington lottery site.

Questions about Mega Millions in Washington