North Carolina Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after North Carolina taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, April 8Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
North Carolina Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $200M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
North Carolina Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
4.50%
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 North Carolina?
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in North Carolina.
How much do you keep from Powerball in North Carolina?
For the lump sum on a $200M jackpot in North Carolina, you'd receive $120M cash, pay approximately $44M in federal taxes and $5M in North Carolina state taxes (4.50%), keeping about $70M.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in North Carolina?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout North Carolina. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in North Carolina?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any North Carolina lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a North Carolina Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the North Carolina Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does North Carolina tax Powerball winnings?
Yes. North Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 4.50% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our North Carolina lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.
Powerball in North Carolina
North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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.
North Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 4.50%, 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 North Carolina lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.