Ticket Expiration/Extended Claiming Deadlines
The deadlines for claiming prizes for Draw, Fast Play, and Scratch-Off games have been extended as follows:
- Winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after September 24, 2019, and on or before June 20, 2020, must be claimed on or before the 360th day after the winning drawing.
- Claimants of winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after June 21, 2020, and on or before December 17, 2020, will have up to 360 days to claim prizes depending on the draw dates. For each day after June 20, 2020, the 360-day claim period will decrease by one day until the claim period reaches the statutorily required 180 days. For a complete listing of applicable draw dates with associated extended claiming deadlines, please click here.
- Winning Fast Play and Scratch-Off tickets must be claimed on or before the 240th day after the announced end of game for games ending on or after January 22, 2020, and on or before August 1, 2020.
Players also have the option to hold on to winning tickets and wait to claim any prizes until Lottery offices reopen to the public.
For faster payment, Florida Lottery winners should complete the information on the back of their winning ticket and take it to any retailer for validation. The ticket issued is the only valid receipt for claiming a prize.
Prize Options
Annual Payments:
FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS and POWERBALL jackpot prizes may be paid in 30 annual installments, and JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY jackpot prizes may be paid in 25 annual installments. CASH4LIFE Grand Prize and second prize may be paid for the natural life of the winner. Certain Scratch-Off games that offer an annual payment option may be paid in annual installments in accordance with the rule for that game.
Cash Option:
FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY, CASH4LIFE and certain Scratch-Off games also offer a Cash Option method of payment – a one-time, lump-sum payment that jackpot winners may choose to receive instead of receiving their winnings in annual payments. Payment may be made by check or by ACH transfer to a bank or brokerage account in the winner’s name; however, the Lottery strongly recommends the ACH transfer method of payment. A winner electing the ACH transfer method of payment must provide the Lottery with a voided check or ACH transfer instructions to a financial institution. FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY and CASH4LIFE winners who wish to elect the Cash Option method of payment must claim their prizes and make their payment election within 60 days after the winning draw date. If the winner does not elect the Cash Option within 60 days after the winning draw date, the prize will be paid in annual payments.
Power Play
Power Play is an add-on feature that allows players to multiply their non-jackpot prizes, for just $1 more per play! With Power Play, players can win $2 million for matching the five white balls or multiply his/her other non-jackpot prizes two to five times when the advertised jackpot is over $150 million, and up to 10 times when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. A player must choose the Power Play option on his/her POWERBALL playslip or tell the retailer that he/she wishes to purchase a Power Play ticket. The multiplier number will be selected just before the draw.
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($2) POWERBALL |
($1) POWER PLAY |
On Jackpots upto $150 million |
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| Match | Base Game | Odds | X2 | X3 | X4 | X5 | X10 |
| 5 of 5 + PB | *$20,000,000 | 1:292,201,338 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 | 1:11,688,053.52 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 + PB | $50,000 | 1:913,129.18 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 of 5 | $100 | 1:36,525.17 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 + PB | $100 | 1:14,494.11 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 | $7 | 1:579.76 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 of 5 + PB | $7 | 1:701.33 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 of 5 + PB | $4 | 1:91.98 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball | $4 | 1:38.32 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Overall | 1:24.87 |
*Jackpots start at $20 million and roll over until won. The jackpot prize will be shared among jackpot winners in all POWERBALL states. All non-jackpot prizes are set payouts. If funds are insufficient to pay set prizes, non-jackpot prizes maybe paid on a pari-mutuel basis and could be lower than the amount shown.
How to Win
Prior to the official POWERBALL drawing conducted by MUSL, a Power Play multiplier number (between 2 and 5; 10 is included when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less) is selected and will be displayed during the draw, in which five out of 69 numbers (white balls) and a Powerball number between 1 and 26 (red ball) will be drawn at random. There are nine ways to win POWERBALL prizes by matching the winning numbers drawn in the official drawing for the date played. Match all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot or match any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations to win other great cash prizes!
All POWERBALL prizes are set payouts, except the jackpot. The jackpot prize will be shared among winners in all POWERBALL states. The jackpot will be paid in 30 annual payments or a one-time cash payment of a reduced amount. If there is no jackpot winner, the money in the jackpot pool rolls over to the next POWERBALL drawing.
All POWERBALL prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased. POWERBALL prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the winning drawing date. Federal income taxes will be withheld from POWERBALL prizes as required by the Internal Revenue Code at the time payments are made. Any additional federal, state and/or local taxes shall be the responsibility of the winner. Prizes of up to $1 million may be claimed at a Florida Lottery district office. Prizes of more than $1 million must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Read more about claiming Lottery prizes.
Power Play
Power Play is an add-on feature that allows players to multiply their non-jackpot prizes, for just $1 more per play! With Power Play, players can win $2 million for matching the five white balls or multiply his/her other non-jackpot prizes two to five times when the advertised jackpot is over $150 million, and up to 10 times when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less. A player must choose the Power Play option on his/her POWERBALL playslip or tell the retailer that he/she wishes to purchase a Power Play ticket. The multiplier number will be selected just before the draw.
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($2) POWERBALL |
($1) POWER PLAY |
On Jackpots upto $150 million |
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| Match | Base Game | Odds | X2 | X3 | X4 | X5 | X10 |
| 5 of 5 + PB | *$20,000,000 | 1:292,201,338 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 | 1:11,688,053.52 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 + PB | $50,000 | 1:913,129.18 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 |
| 4 of 5 | $100 | 1:36,525.17 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 + PB | $100 | 1:14,494.11 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 | $7 | 1:579.76 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 of 5 + PB | $7 | 1:701.33 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 of 5 + PB | $4 | 1:91.98 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Powerball | $4 | 1:38.32 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| Overall | 1:24.87 |
*Jackpots start at $20 million and roll over until won. The jackpot prize will be shared among jackpot winners in all POWERBALL states. All non-jackpot prizes are set payouts. If funds are insufficient to pay set prizes, non-jackpot prizes maybe paid on a pari-mutuel basis and could be lower than the amount shown.
How to Win
Prior to the official POWERBALL drawing conducted by MUSL, a Power Play multiplier number (between 2 and 5; 10 is included when the advertised jackpot is $150 million or less) is selected and will be displayed during the draw, in which five out of 69 numbers (white balls) and a Powerball number between 1 and 26 (red ball) will be drawn at random. There are nine ways to win POWERBALL prizes by matching the winning numbers drawn in the official drawing for the date played. Match all five numbers plus the Powerball to win the jackpot or match any of the non-jackpot-winning combinations to win other great cash prizes!
All POWERBALL prizes are set payouts, except the jackpot. The jackpot prize will be shared among winners in all POWERBALL states. The jackpot will be paid in 30 annual payments or a one-time cash payment of a reduced amount. If there is no jackpot winner, the money in the jackpot pool rolls over to the next POWERBALL drawing.
All POWERBALL prizes must be claimed in the state where the ticket was purchased. POWERBALL prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the winning drawing date. Federal income taxes will be withheld from POWERBALL prizes as required by the Internal Revenue Code at the time payments are made. Any additional federal, state and/or local taxes shall be the responsibility of the winner. Prizes of up to $1 million may be claimed at a Florida Lottery district office. Prizes of more than $1 million must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Read more about claiming Lottery prizes.
Prize Options
Annual Payments:
FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS and POWERBALL jackpot prizes may be paid in 30 annual installments, and JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY jackpot prizes may be paid in 25 annual installments. CASH4LIFE Grand Prize and second prize may be paid for the natural life of the winner. Certain Scratch-Off games that offer an null may be paid in annual installments in accordance with the rule for that game.
Cash Option:
FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY, CASH4LIFE and certain Scratch-Off games also offer a Cash Option method of payment – a one-time, lump-sum payment that jackpot winners may choose to receive instead of receiving their winnings in annual payments. Payment may be made by check or by ACH transfer to a bank or brokerage account in the winner’s name; however, the Lottery strongly recommends the ACH transfer method of payment. A winner electing the ACH transfer method of payment must provide the Lottery with a voided check or ACH transfer instructions to a financial institution. FLORIDA LOTTO, MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY and CASH4LIFE winners who wish to elect the Cash Option method of payment must claim their prizes and make their payment election within 60 days after the winning draw date. If the winner does not elect the Cash Option within 60 days after the winning draw date, the prize will be paid in annual payments.
Ticket Expiration/Extended Claiming Deadlines
The deadlines for claiming prizes for Draw, Fast Play, and Scratch-Off games have been extended as follows:
- Winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after September 24, 2019, and on or before June 20, 2020, must be claimed on or before the 360th day after the winning drawing.
- Claimants of winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after June 21, 2020, and on or before December 17, 2020, will have up to 360 days to claim prizes depending on the draw dates. For each day after June 20, 2020, the 360-day claim period will decrease by one day until the claim period reaches the statutorily required 180 days. For a complete listing of applicable draw dates with associated extended claiming deadlines, please click here.
- Winning Fast Play and Scratch-Off tickets must be claimed on or before the 240th day after the announced end of game for games ending on or after January 22, 2020, and on or before August 1, 2020.
Players also have the option to hold on to winning tickets and wait to claim any prizes until Lottery offices reopen to the public. For more information on the documents needed to claim a prize, .
For faster payment, Florida Lottery winners should complete the information on the back of their winning ticket and take it to any retailer for validation. The ticket issued is the only valid receipt for claiming a prize.
KNOW YOUR CLAIM OPTIONS
Before you request a claim appointment, make sure it’s the best option for you.
| CLAIM AT RETAILER | CLAIM BY MAIL | CLAIM BY DROP BOX | CLAIM BY APPOINTMENT | |
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| PRIZE AMOUNTS | $599 and below | $600 and above | $600 and above | $5,000 and above |
| TIMEFRAME TO SUBMIT A CLAIM | At your convenience | Mail your claim at your convenience; standard shipping times apply | Drop off your claim at your convenience, anytime during Lottery business hours | Appointments scheduled approximately 3-4* weeks out |
| TIMEFRAME TO RECEIVE PAYMENT | Instantly! | Claims processed in approximately 30-45 business days* | Claims processed in approximately 10-14 business days* | Claims processed immediately |
| HOW PAYMENT IS RECEIVED | Cash or money order handed to you | Check mailed to the address on your provided identification | Check mailed to the address on your provided identification | Check handed to you at appointment, or via wire transfer directly to your bank account |
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Ticket Expiration/Extended Claiming Deadlines
The deadlines for claiming prizes for Draw, Fast Play, and Scratch-Off games have been extended as follows:
- Winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after September 24, 2019, and on or before June 20, 2020, must be claimed on or before the 360th day after the winning drawing.
- Claimants of winning Draw game tickets for drawings occurring on or after June 21, 2020, and on or before December 17, 2020, will have up to 360 days to claim prizes depending on the draw dates. For each day after June 20, 2020, the 360-day claim period will decrease by one day until the claim period reaches the statutorily required 180 days. For a complete listing of applicable draw dates with associated extended claiming deadlines, please click here.
- Winning Fast Play and Scratch-Off tickets must be claimed on or before the 240th day after the announced end of game for games ending on or after January 22, 2020, and on or before August 1, 2020.
Players also have the option to hold on to winning tickets and wait to claim any prizes until Lottery offices reopen to the public. For more information on the documents needed to claim a prize, .
For faster payment, Florida Lottery winners should complete the information on the back of their winning ticket and take it to any retailer for validation. The ticket issued is the only valid receipt for claiming a prize.
KNOW YOUR CLAIM OPTIONS
Before you request a claim appointment, make sure it’s the best option for you.
| CLAIM AT RETAILER | CLAIM BY MAIL | CLAIM BY DROP BOX | CLAIM BY APPOINTMENT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIZE AMOUNTS | $599 and below | $600 and above | $600 and above | $5,000 and above |
| TIMEFRAME TO SUBMIT A CLAIM | At your convenience | Mail your claim at your convenience; standard shipping times apply | Drop off your claim at your convenience, anytime during Lottery business hours | Appointments scheduled approximately 3-4* weeks out |
| TIMEFRAME TO RECEIVE PAYMENT | Instantly! | Claims processed in approximately 30-45 business days* | Claims processed in approximately 10-14 business days* | Claims processed immediately |
| HOW PAYMENT IS RECEIVED | Cash or money order handed to you | Check mailed to the address on your provided identification | Check mailed to the address on your provided identification | Check handed to you at appointment, or via wire transfer directly to your bank account |
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