How to Claim a Powerball Xs & Os Payout
If you've been lucky enough to win a Powerball X's and O's Prize, the next step is to claim it! This guide should help you to understand the key processes and point you in the right direction for claiming your prize, according to the rules & requirements of the state that sold the ticket.
Powerball X's and O's has an extensive program of supplementary prize draws and rewards, besides the main draw prizes. Claiming prizes like these works differently compared to the default main-game prize claims.
Prize Claim Deadlines
- Although there are some exceptions for online play, it's typically the responsibility of the player to come forward and collect their prize, and you'll need to do this before the claims deadline in the state that sold you the ticket (an important distinction as you can only claim in/from the state that sold your ticket). Below, you'll find a table of claims periods for each of the participating states:
The table below shows the claim period for each of the participating states:
| Claim Period | States |
|---|---|
| 1 Year | Delaware, Kansas (retail sales), Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| 182 Days | Maryland |
| 180 Days | Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas (online sales), Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia |
Prizes of Different Values
Prizes up to $500-$600 (varying from state to state) can typically be claimed at any state lottery retailer, simply by presenting your winning ticket to the attendant.
If you've won a prize larger than this, you'll need to lodge your claim by mail, or in-person at a branch of the state lottery's offices. Either way, you'll need to provide some ID as well as the winning ticket, and complete a lottery claim form.
Lottery Prize Taxes
Prizes worth $600 or more must be reported to the IRS, and prizes of $5,000 or more are subject to automatic federal withholding of 24%. State taxes vary- most states apply their own lottery tax on prizes above $5,000, though some states have lower thresholds and a handful have no state lottery tax at all. States may also withhold portions of your prize for outstanding debts such as child support. If you've won big, we would recommend contacting a financial advisor for help with lottery taxes.