Powerball Participating States

Joined

Apr 4, 1994

Jackpot winners

14

Tax

4.8%

Arizona is one of only a handful of states where players have to be at least 21 years of age to play Powerball. Roughly 24 percent of lottery revenue generated by ticket sales in The Grand Canyon State is put towards a state fund for public projects and initiatives. These include Health and Human Services, and Environmental Conservation.

Joined

Oct 31, 2009

Jackpot winners

1

Tax

4.9%

The first ever Powerball jackpot winner to come from Arkansas was Harold Bailey, who scooped $25 million a matter of months after The Natural State joined the multi-state lottery. A large portion of revenue generated by the Arkansas Lottery, over 68 percent, is given back to the state’s players as prize money. Around 18 percent, meanwhile, has helped fund over 300,000 educational scholarships since 2009.

Joined

Apr 8, 2013

Jackpot winners

14

Tax

0%

California is home to the biggest Powerball winner in history, after the Golden State’s Edwin Castro banked $2.04 billion in the record drawing on November 7, 2022. California, the biggest state in the USA with over 39 million residents, also saw Marvin and Mae Acosta win a $528 million share of the $1.58 billion jackpot from January 2016.

Joined

Aug 2, 2001

Jackpot winners

3

Tax

4%

Judy Finchum is one of the biggest Powerball winners to come out of Colorado, following her $133 million jackpot win in September 2017. The Colorado Lottery is committed to maintaining natural resources throughout The Centennial State. In Colorado, you can include Double Play for a small extra fee and your numbers will be entered into the supplementary draw.

Joined

Nov 28, 1995

Jackpot winners

9

Tax

6.99%

Powerball winners in Connecticut are able to claim through a trust to maintain some form of anonymity and stay away from the public spotlight. One of the biggest wins from The Constitution State was clouded in controversy in November 2011, however, when three asset managers came forward as a trust to claim a $254 million jackpot. Officials from the state lottery were quick to clarify that this wasn’t against their regulations, despite the objections raised in the media.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

10

Tax

6.6%

One of Powerball’s 15 founding states back in April 1992, Delaware was one of the first jurisdictions to allow anonymity for jackpot winners. Many players in The First State have used this ruling over the years and opted to keep their identities private, including a group of 33 co-workers who shared a $214 million windfall in October 2004.

Joined

Jan 4, 2009

Jackpot winners

16

Tax

0%

Floridians have enjoyed a wealth of success in Powerball over the years, where the lottery’s drawings have been held since 2009. The Sunshine State is home to David Kaltschmidt and Maureen Smith of Melbourne Beach, owners of one of the three winning tickets that split the record $1.58 billion jackpot in January 2016. Players don’t have to pay any state taxes on winnings, while Double Play is also an option.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

6

Tax

5.75%

Powerball winners of more than $250,000 in Georgia enjoy the benefit of being able to remain anonymous, and players throughout The Peach State can also play online if they wish to do so. These two options are only available in a handful of states, and the anonymity ruling was introduced eight years after Georgia joined the lottery in January 2010.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

5

Tax

6.5%

Unlike most other states, Power Play is not optional in Idaho. It is included automatically on every ticket. The Double Play feature is also available to Idaho players. The Idaho Lottery is committed to giving back to the state’s citizens, with 20 percent of revenue split between public schooling and the Permanent Building Fund. Brad Duke is the biggest winner to come out of The Gem State since 1990, following his record-breaking $220 million jackpot win 15 years later.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

2

Tax

4.95%

Illinois allows its Powerball players to enter online as well as from a licensed retailer, an option only available in certain states. The Illinois Lottery puts around of a quarter of its revenue towards funding for various projects across The Prairie State, including public education and infrastructure. Around $60 million is allocated to the state’s Common School Fund every month.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

39

Tax

3.23%

Indiana has produced more Powerball jackpot winners than any other state. The lottery’s first ever jackpot winner also came from The Hoosier State in April 1992, where players have the option of claiming their winnings through a trust. Since August 2021, you have also been able to take part in Double Play for the chance to win prizes up to $10 million.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

9

Tax

5%

Iowa is one of Powerball’s original founding states from April 1992. Players must be at least 21 years of age to buy a lottery ticket in The Hawkeye State, and prizes can be claimed through a trust to maintain a degree of anonymity. Lerynne West, Iowa’s biggest ever winner, decided against anonymity when collecting half of a $687 million jackpot in October 2018.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

12

Tax

5%

Kansas is another of the original states from Powerball’s first drawing. Winners in The Sunflower State are allowed to remain anonymous and can also enter using credit cards, which is restricted in some other jurisdictions. Big winners include Donald Damon, who won $96 million in November 2009, and a group of 26 American Airlines workers, who shared winnings worth $25 million nine years before that.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

18

Tax

5%

Kentucky is up there as one of the most successful states in Powerball history, with a number of big winners over the years. The Bluegrass State also allows its players to enter online as well as from any licensed retailer. Georgetown’s Rob and Tuesday Anderson created history in December 2009 by claiming a $128 million jackpot, the biggest Powerball prize ever won in the state. You can add Double Play to Powerball in Kentucky.

Joined

Mar 5, 1995

Jackpot winners

17

Tax

4.25%

Louisiana ranks as one of the best-performing Powerball states, with over 15 jackpot winners since joining the lottery in 1995. Players must be at least 21 years of age to enter in The Pelican State, where part of the revenue raised by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is donated to the Minimum Foundation Program, and previously to K-12 public education. Big winners include a family who won $191 million in October 2017.

Joined

Jul 30, 2004

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

7.15%

Maine is one of only a handful of states yet to crown a Powerball jackpot winner, but the Pine Tree State has benefitted greatly since joining the game in 2004. Ticket holders have the option to claim their winnings anonymously through a trust, protecting their identities from the glare of the public spotlight.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

3

Tax

8.95%

Despite Maryland residents having to pay a state tax of 8.95 percent on all Powerball winnings over $5,000, they can also remain anonymous if they win a large prize. Furthermore, around 25 percent of the state’s revenue is put towards sectors including education and healthcare, so the Maryland Lottery is always giving something back to its residents and communities. Double Play is an option in Maryland.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

6

Tax

5%

Massachusetts is home to Mavis Wanczyk, the recipient of one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history. She scooped a sensational $758 million in August 2017, opting to receive a cash payout worth $480 million. Players can buy season tickets in The Bay State, and around 19 percent of revenue is given to the general fund for improving schools and education in the state.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

5

Tax

4.25%

Powerball players in Michigan enjoy the luxury of being able to play online as well as entering at a retailer, an option only available in certain states. Ticket holders also have the option to add Double Play to their tickets in Powerball. Donald Lawson and Julie Leach are two of the state’s biggest jackpot winners and both chose to receive a cash lump sum.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

22

Tax

7.25%

There have been more than 20 jackpot winners in Minnesota, making it one of the most successful participating states. One of the main beneficiaries of the revenue generated by the Minnesota Lottery is the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Around 6.4 percent of revenue is donated to this fund annually, helping to preserve the state’s wildlife and natural resources.

Joined

Jan 30, 2020

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

3% to 5%

Mississippi became the 45th state to offer Powerball when tickets went on sale on January 30, 2020. The state lottery was introduced so that vital money could be raised to help repair and renovate highways and bridges, and the first $80 million of net proceeds will go to the State Highway Fund. Winners in Mississippi have the right to remain anonymous. Double Play is available to play in Mississippi.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

31

Tax

4%

Money from the Missouri Lottery goes towards funding education in the state, and over $7.5 billion has been allocated since the lottery launched over 20 years ago. The money has helped to fund scholarships and the construction of college and university buildings. Mark and Cindy Hill claimed half of a $587 million jackpot in 2012 to become the state’s biggest ever jackpot winners. You can add the Double Play feature in Missouri.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

4

Tax

6.9%

Montana is one of the original states from the first Powerball drawing, so has been playing Powerball longer than most. Kim Claassen and Joe Lamport Jr. became the state’s biggest winners in June 2010 when they won half of a $96 million jackpot. Some of the state’s revenue is put towards education and public safety, as well as aiding students across the state. As of July 2022, the Double Play feature is available to players in Montana and Power Play is a standard feature on all Powerball tickets.

Joined

Jul 21, 1994

Jackpot winners

10

Tax

5%

Nebraska stands alone as the only state where players must be at least 19 years of age to enter Powerball. It is also one of the few states to offer the Double Play feature to players. Winners can keep their identities private by claiming prizes through a trust, and eight work colleagues hold the record for taking home the largest jackpot in The Cornhusker State. They split $365 million in February 2006, opting to receive the cash option of $177 million.

Joined

Nov 5, 1995

Jackpot winners

11

Tax

0%

The NH Lottery is the oldest state lottery in the U.S. and was one of the states that started offering Powerball as part of the cross-sell expansion with Mega Millions in January 2010. In 2018, an unnamed woman landed the biggest jackpot in the state’s history when she won a $560 million prize. Her story hit the headlines when she sued to remain anonymous, with a judge eventually ruling in her favor.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

11

Tax

5-8%

New Jersey paved the way for states to sell both Powerball and Mega Millions tickets when they began negotiations that led to the cross-sell expansion of both lotteries in 2010. The Smith family are the biggest winners to come from NJ after taking home $429 million six years on from The Garden State joining Powerball. You can stay anonymous if you win in New Jersey. Double Play is available in the state.

Joined

Oct 20, 1996

Jackpot winners

5

Tax

6%

New Mexico has the briefest claim period of all participating states, with just 90 days for winners to come forward and collect their winnings. Players can remain anonymous for prizes worth up to $10,000, and over $960 million has been donated to the Lottery Tuition Fund since the state joined Powerball.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

12

Tax

10.9%

The Empire State is one of Powerball’s biggest participants, and has seen some big winners in its history, including Manhattan resident Robert Bailey, who won half of a $687 million jackpot in October 2018. New York levies the highest tax of any of the participating states, and some locations, such as NY City, also impose a local tax on winners.

Joined

May 30, 2006

Jackpot winners

6

Tax

5.25%

The Tar Heel State is home to Marie Holmes, who split a $564 million jackpot with two other winning tickets in February 2015, one of the biggest payouts the state has seen. Twenty-six cents of every dollar spent on Powerball in the state is put towards education, with an emphasis on helping schools in the area.

Joined

Mar 25, 2004

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

2.9%

Powerball winners in North Dakota can remain anonymous, one of only a few states offering this option. Players can also use a Pick & Click subscription service to automatically enter up to a year’s worth of consecutive drawings. While The Peace Garden State hasn’t seen any jackpot winners as of yet, over half its lottery revenue is given back to players in prize money, and it has crowned numerous millionaires.

Joined

Apr 16, 2010

Jackpot winners

4

Tax

4%

Powerball jackpot winners in Ohio can remain anonymous if they wish to do so, one of the main benefits of playing in the state. Although there has only been a trickle of big winners to come from The Buckeye State since 2010, one of the Ohio Lottery’s key aims is to use revenue raised from the lottery to aid K-12 public education.

Joined

Jan 12, 2006

Jackpot winners

4

Tax

4%

The mid-western Sooner State is committed to putting a portion of its revenue towards public education programs, including the Teachers Retirement System and others that benefit schools and students at a K-12 level. Winners in Oklahoma can claim prizes through a trust to keep some degree of anonymity, but individuals claiming prizes are made known to the public.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

5

Tax

8%

The Beaver State, situated along the western coast, is renowned for its diverse landscape of mountains, beaches and forests. About 10 percent of the Oregon Lottery’s revenue is used to preserve the picturesque landscape which is one of the state’s main attractions. The remaining 90 percent of the revenue is used to pay prizes and public services, with a one-year timeframe for players to come forward and claim a prize.

Joined

Jun 29, 2002

Jackpot winners

19

Tax

3.07%

The Keystone State has been one of the most successful in Powerball history since its introduction to the lottery in June 2002, representative of its standing as the country’s fifth-biggest state in terms of population. Furthermore, Pennsylvania allows winners to claim prizes through a trust, and it also offers the supplementary Double Play feature.

Joined

Sep 28, 2014

Jackpot winners

2

Tax

0%

Players in the Spanish-speaking jurisdiction of Puerto Rico - one of the newest additions to Powerball - have the option to remain anonymous if they wish to do so. Double Play is also available. The small island has already enjoyed some big success, including an anonymous ticket holder who split a nine-figure $564 million jackpot three ways in February 2015.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

8

Tax

5.99%

The Rhode Island Lottery has its players at the heart of everything it does, with the lion’s share of its revenue given back to players in the form of prize money. The Ocean State, situated on the western coast, is home to Louise White, owner of the biggest ever Powerball jackpot won there. She landed $336 million in February 2012, claiming her winnings through the Rainbow Sherbert Trust.

Joined

Oct 6, 2002

Jackpot winners

6

Tax

6.5%

The Palmetto State allows Powerball players to remain anonymous, a bonus for prize winners throughout South Carolina. One jackpot winner took this option in September 2013, keeping their identity private when claiming a $400 million prize. Roughly 25 percent of revenue generated is given to the Education Lottery Account, helping public education in the state. You can add Double Play in South Carolina.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

3

Tax

0%

One of a cluster of founding Powerball states back in April 1992, South Dakota has enjoyed relative success since then. Neal Wanless is the state’s biggest winner following a $232 million jackpot win in May 2009. The Double Play feature gives you extra chances to win every draw day in South Dakota.

Joined

Apr 21, 2004

Jackpot winners

7

Tax

0%

Powerball has proved to be hugely popular with players from all over Tennessee, and The Volunteer State is home to one of the biggest winners in history. Mumford-based John and Lisa Robinson scooped a third of the record $1.58 billion jackpot in January 2016, opting to take cash lump sum payment worth $328 million. If you want to give your numbers another chance to win, you can also opt in to the Double Play add-on game in Tennessee.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

2

Tax

0%

Texas allows its winners to remain anonymous, and also doesn’t impose any state tax on prizes. The biggest Powerball win to come out of The Lone Star state, geographically the second-largest state in the US, was in February 2015. An anonymous ticket holder claimed one third of a $564 million jackpot, worth $188 million. This prize remains one of the biggest payouts in the lottery’s history.

Joined

Nov 14, 2002

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

0%

The U.S. Virgin Islands don’t impose any state tax on winnings. Each of the islands – St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas – has its own sales office for redeeming prizes, and the revenue generated from ticket sales aids initiatives throughout the jurisdiction, including the GERS Retirees Bonus Program and the Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.

Joined

Jul 1, 2003

Jackpot winners

1

Tax

6%

The Vermont Lottery has put over $600 million towards helping schools in The Green Mountain State since its formation in the 1970s. It had to wait a long time to crown its first jackpot winner, but it was a big one when it arrived – a $366 million payout that was claimed by the API Trust DTD.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

2

Tax

4%

Billions of dollars have been raised for Virginian schools since the state’s lottery was formed in 1989, helping specialist programs including the School Breakfast Program, Career and Technical Education, and the Virginia Teacher Corps. The state has crowned one jackpot winner since joining Powerball in 2010, a player who bought their ticket on Superbowl Sunday in 2013. The lucky ticket was worth $217 million.

Joined

Jan 31, 2010

Jackpot winners

2

Tax

0%

The Evergreen State doesn’t impose any state tax on Powerball winnings. The state’s first ever Powerball jackpot winner came in November 2014 when Auburn-based Lisa Quam won $90 million. The biggest win for Washington came almost a decade later, when Becky Bell from Auburn won $754 million. Washington is among the states to offer Double Play.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

8.5%

Washington D.C. has enjoyed plenty of success in Powerball, where winners can form a trust to collect prize money in a bid to protect their identities. In April 2009, an 82-year-old with 57 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren won $144 million, which remains the jurisdiction’s biggest win. Over 22 percent of the DC Lottery’s revenue benefits the citizens of the U.S. capital.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

9

Tax

6.5%

One of Powerball’s original members, West Virginia has been at the heart of Powerball since its inception. The Mountain State, like many others, has donated a large portion of its revenue to the Lottery Fund. With over $3 billion put towards schools throughout the state, citizens are benefitting from playing Powerball. The biggest winner to come from West Virginia was Jack Whittaker, who won $314 million in December 2002.

Joined

Apr 22, 1992

Jackpot winners

19

Tax

7.65%

The Badger State has produced a number of big Powerball winners, including the ‘100 Miracles’ office pool, which landed $208 million in 2006. Since the creation of the Wisconsin Lottery in 1987, it has donated over $4 million in revenue to deliver tax relief for homeowners. This way of distributing revenue is unique to Wisconsin and helps to keep housing affordable for millions of people across the state.

Joined

Aug 24, 2014

Jackpot winners

0

Tax

0%

One of the most recent additions to the Powerball lottery, Wyoming offers its winners the chance to remain anonymous if they wish to do so. There also aren’t any state taxes to be paid by winners, so there are plenty of benefits to playing a line in The Equality State. The state is still waiting for its first jackpot win since joining Powerball in 2014.