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You need to claim your prize while your ticket is still valid. Expiration dates vary by state, but it is always sometime between 90 days and 365 days after a drawing. You can claim prizes of up to $599 from authorized lottery retailers, but larger amounts will need to be claimed by mail or from a state lottery office.

Remember that you need to claim any prizes you win in the same state as you bought your ticket. Powerball-MegaMillions.com is not responsible for claiming prizes so you will have to contact the relevant state lottery directly for assistance if you have an issue. Go to the How to Claim page for more information about what you need to do if you win.

Powerball and Mega Millions both offer jackpots of at least $20 million. Find out the Current Powerball Jackpot and the Current Mega Millions Jackpot. You'll see the advertised annuity amount, and the cash option if you'd prefer the lump sum.

The amount of tax withheld on prizes depends on various factors, including where you have played and how much you have won. Go to the Jackpot Analysis pages for Powerball or Mega Millions to find out how much tax would be due on the current grand prize. You should also remember that tax is greatly affected by your own individual circumstances so it is wise to get expert advice in the event of a big win.

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