Illinois Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after Illinois taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, April 8Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
Illinois Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $200M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
Illinois Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
4.95%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Powerball jackpot in Illinois?
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in Illinois.
How much do you keep from Powerball in Illinois?
For the lump sum on a $200M jackpot in Illinois, you'd receive $120M cash, pay approximately $44M in federal taxes and $6M in Illinois state taxes (4.95%), keeping about $70M.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in Illinois?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout Illinois. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in Illinois?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any Illinois lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a Illinois Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the Illinois Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does Illinois tax Powerball winnings?
Yes. Illinois taxes lottery winnings at 4.95% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our Illinois lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.
Powerball in Illinois
Illinois 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 Illinois, 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.
Illinois taxes lottery winnings at 4.95%, 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 Illinois lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.