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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $930 Million for Wednesday Night Drawing

Steep federal withholding, varying state taxes, complex payout choices make expert guidance essential.

Overview

  • The drawing is scheduled just before 11 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee.
  • Odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, and tickets cost $2 per play.
  • The advertised $930 million is a 30‑year annuity estimate, while the lump‑sum cash option is $429 million before taxes.
  • The IRS withholds 24% on prizes over $5,000, cutting the cash option to about $326 million, with total federal tax near 37% leaving roughly $283.6 million.
  • State taxes vary by jurisdiction, with no state tax on lottery winnings in California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.