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Mega Millions in West Virginia
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in West Virginia
- 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 West Virginia
West Virginia taxes lottery prizes at 4.58% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $76,638,620 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,872,568 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $189,028,192.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in West Virginia
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in West Virginia.
- Ticket sales end at 9:59 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in West Virginia
- Smaller prizes, up to $600, can be claimed at West Virginia lottery retailers.
- Prizes up to $5,000 can also be cashed at Super Cashers, and prizes up to $999,999 can be claimed at the Weirton regional office, WV Lottery Headquarters in Charleston, or by mail. Prizes of $1 million or more are claimed at Headquarters in Charleston.
- Claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days of the drawing.
- Winners of $1 million or more can keep their name, contact details and likeness private; other winners are listed publicly.
Details on the official West Virginia lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in West Virginia
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in West Virginia?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in West Virginia.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in West Virginia?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in West Virginia.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in West Virginia?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. West Virginia taxes lottery prizes at 4.58% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $76,638,620 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in West Virginia?
West Virginia's claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days of the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in West Virginia?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in West Virginia.
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Sources: WV Lottery: Claim Prize (retail winners) · WV Lottery: Step-by-step guide to claiming your prize · WV Lottery: Ticket cutoff times · WV Lottery: Mega Millions