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Mega Millions in Wisconsin
- Next draw
- …
- 10:00 PM CT in Wisconsin
- 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin taxes lottery prizes at 7.65% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $72,613,850 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,724,241 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $179,173,492.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Wisconsin
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Wisconsin. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Wisconsin.
- Tickets must be bought before 9 p.m. on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Wisconsin
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Wisconsin lottery retailers.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999 can be claimed at the Madison or Milwaukee Lottery office or by mail. Prizes of $200,000 or more are claimed in person at the Madison office; call ahead for Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots.
- Claim deadline: 180 days after the official draw date.
- Winners can't stay anonymous: under Wisconsin's open records law, the Lottery must release a winner's name and city when asked.
Details on the official Wisconsin lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Wisconsin
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Wisconsin?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:00 PM CT in Wisconsin.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Wisconsin?
Mega Millions tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Wisconsin. Courier services that buy tickets for you aren't allowed in Wisconsin.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Wisconsin?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Wisconsin taxes lottery prizes at 7.65% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $72,613,850 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's claim deadline: 180 days after the official draw date.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Wisconsin?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Wisconsin.
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Sources: Wisconsin Lottery: How to Claim a Prize · Wisconsin Lottery: FAQs · Wisconsin Lottery: Can a winner remain anonymous? · Wisconsin Lottery: Powerball · Wisconsin Lottery: Mega Millions