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Powerball in Washington
- Next draw
- …
- 7:59 PM PT in Washington
- 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
Washington has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $115,403,000 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $4,222,258 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $278,699,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Washington
Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball 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 Powerball in Washington
What time is the Powerball drawing in Washington?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 7:59 PM PT in Washington.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Washington?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Washington.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in Washington?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Washington has no state income tax, so only federal tax applies. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $115,403,000 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Washington?
Washington's claim deadline: 180 days from the date of the Powerball drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Washington?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Washington.
Mega Millions in Washington · Washington online lottery rules
Sources: Washington's Lottery: Claim Your Prize · Washington's Lottery: Powerball · Washington's Lottery: Mega Millions · Washington's Lottery: Winner Claim Form / Substitute W-9 (PDF) · Washington's Lottery press release (winner requested anonymity)