West Virginia Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after West Virginia taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Saturday, May 23Jackpot: $154M
Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
West Virginia Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $154M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
West Virginia Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
6.50%
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 West Virginia?
The current Powerball jackpot is $154M. Powerball is played in West Virginia along with 44 other states. Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
How much do you keep from Powerball in West Virginia?
For the lump sum on a $154M jackpot in West Virginia, you'd receive $85M cash, pay approximately $31M in federal taxes and $6M in West Virginia state taxes (6.50%), keeping about $48M.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in West Virginia?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout West Virginia. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in West Virginia?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any West Virginia lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a West Virginia Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the West Virginia Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does West Virginia tax Powerball winnings?
Yes. West Virginia taxes lottery winnings at 6.50% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our West Virginia lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.
Powerball in West Virginia
West Virginia 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 West Virginia, you have 60 days from the drawing date to choose between the lump-sum cash option and the annuity. The lump sum pays approximately 55-60% of the advertised jackpot immediately, while the annuity pays the full amount over 29 years in 30 graduated payments.
West Virginia taxes lottery winnings at 6.50%, 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 West Virginia lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.