District of Columbia Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after District of Columbia taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, April 8Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
District of Columbia Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $200M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
District of Columbia Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
10.75%
Draw days
Mon, Wed, Sat at 10:59 PM ET
Ticket price
$2 per play (+$1 Power Play)
Jackpot odds
1 in 292,201,338
National Powerball
Latest results & jackpot
District of Columbia Scratch-Offs
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District of Columbia Mega Millions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Powerball jackpot in District of Columbia?
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in District of Columbia.
How much do you keep from Powerball in District of Columbia?
For the lump sum on a $200M jackpot in District of Columbia, you'd receive $120M cash, pay approximately $44M in federal taxes and $13M in District of Columbia state taxes (10.75%), keeping about $63M.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in District of Columbia?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout District of Columbia. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in District of Columbia?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any District of Columbia lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a District of Columbia Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the District of Columbia Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does District of Columbia tax Powerball winnings?
Yes. District of Columbia taxes lottery winnings at 10.75% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our District of Columbia lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.
Powerball in District of Columbia
District of Columbia residents can purchase Powerball tickets at licensed lottery retailers statewide. Powerball is a multi-state lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.
If you win the Powerball jackpot in District of Columbia, you have 60 days from the drawing date to choose between the lump-sum cash option and the annuity. The lump sum pays approximately 60% of the advertised jackpot immediately, while the annuity pays the full amount over 30 years in graduated payments.
District of Columbia taxes lottery winnings at 10.75%, which is applied on top of the 37% federal tax rate for top earners. For a large jackpot, the combined effective rate can exceed 50% for lump-sum winners. Use the District of Columbia lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.