West Virginia Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after West Virginia taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, April 8Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
West Virginia Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $200M 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?
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in West Virginia.
How much do you keep from Powerball in West Virginia?
For the lump sum on a $200M jackpot in West Virginia, you'd receive $120M cash, pay approximately $44M in federal taxes and $8M in West Virginia state taxes (6.50%), keeping about $68M.
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 60% of the advertised jackpot immediately, while the annuity pays the full amount over 30 years in 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.