Louisiana Powerball

Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after Louisiana taxes.

Latest Powerball Drawing

Wednesday, April 8
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Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1

Louisiana Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes

Based on $200M jackpot · Estimated

Cash Lump Sum

Advertised jackpot$200M
Cash value (60%)$120M
Federal tax (37%)$44M
Louisiana tax (4.25%)$5M
You keep$71M

Annuity (30 Payments)

Full jackpot$200M
Annual payment$7M
Federal withholding (24%)$2M
Louisiana tax$283K
Annual net$5M
30-year total$144M

Louisiana Lottery Information

State tax on winnings

4.25%

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

Official Louisiana Lottery Website

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Powerball jackpot in Louisiana?

Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in Louisiana.

How much do you keep from Powerball in Louisiana?

For the lump sum on a $200M jackpot in Louisiana, you'd receive $120M cash, pay approximately $44M in federal taxes and $5M in Louisiana state taxes (4.25%), keeping about $71M.

Where do I buy Powerball tickets in Louisiana?

Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout Louisiana. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.

How do I claim a Powerball prize in Louisiana?

Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any Louisiana lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a Louisiana Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the Louisiana Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.

Does Louisiana tax Powerball winnings?

Yes. Louisiana taxes lottery winnings at 4.25% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our Louisiana lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.

Powerball in Louisiana

Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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.

Louisiana taxes lottery winnings at 4.25%, 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 Louisiana lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.