Kentucky Lottery Results

The most recent Powerball numbers were 25, 37, 42, 52, 65 with Powerball 14, drawn on May 2, 2026. Mega Millions results are also updated on this page after each Tuesday and Friday drawing.

Kentucky offers Powerball, Mega Millions, and 5 state games: cash ball, pick 3, pick 4, lucky for life, 5 card cash. Powerball jackpots start at $20 million; Mega Millions jackpots start at $20 million.

Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any licensed Kentucky lottery retailer. Prizes between $600 and $99,999 typically require a claim form submitted to a Kentucky Lottery district office. Jackpot winners must contact the Kentucky Lottery directly and sign the back of their ticket immediately.

Kentucky taxes lottery winnings as regular income at a state rate of 4.00%. On top of federal taxes (up to 37%), the combined effective rate for a large jackpot can exceed 50%. Use the Kentucky lottery tax calculator on this site to see your exact take-home.