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Maine Lottery Results, Rules & Tax Rate

Maine participates in Powerball, Mega Millions and other multi-state draw games. Here's the latest results plus what Maine winners owe in state tax.

Legal status

Lottery tickets are sold in Maine

Maine withholds state tax on lottery winnings above $5,000.

Visit the official Maine Lottery website →

State tax on winnings 0%11%+7.15%

Applies on top of mandatory 24% federal withholding for prizes over $5,000 — and most states, Maine included, apply their own state withholding starting at that same $5,000 threshold rather than a different state-specific number. Use our tax calculator to estimate a specific jackpot.

Ranks #8 of 46 lottery states, highest to lowest. See the full ranking.

Minimum age to buy a ticket

18

Maine uses the standard 18-year minimum most lottery states set. This applies to purchase; some states also require the same minimum age to claim a prize.

Latest Results Available to Maine Players

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Powerball

America's biggest multi-state jackpot game, drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

 Tuesday, Friday

Mega Millions

A multi-state jackpot game drawn every Tuesday and Friday, known for some of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.

 daily

Millionaire for Life

A daily multi-state game with a top prize of $1 million a year for life, drawn every night. Launched February 22, 2026 as the replacement for Cash4Life and Lucky for Life.
Where the money goes: Maine State Lottery has transferred an average of about $56 million a year to the state's General Fund over the past five years, plus roughly $579,000 a year to the state's Outdoor Heritage Fund for wildlife and conservation. Most U.S. state lotteries direct the bulk of their proceeds toward education, though the specifics vary considerably — check Maine's official lottery site for the exact current breakdown.

Maine Lottery Tax FAQ

Does Maine tax lottery winnings?
Maine withholds state tax on lottery winnings above $5,000.

Where do I claim a prize in Maine?
Prizes are claimed through the official state lottery commission for the state where the ticket was purchased, not where the winner lives. Always check your specific state lottery's claim procedures and deadlines, which vary from 90 days to one year.

Can I stay anonymous if I win in Maine?
This varies significantly by state and changes as legislatures pass new bills. See can you stay anonymous after winning the lottery for how the rules generally break down, then verify directly with Maine's lottery commission before you'd ever need it for real.

Purchasing age and tax rate on this page last verified July 18, 2026. See our data sources for how we verify state-level rules and how to report an error.