When Your Prize is Less Than USD $600
- Winnings will be automatically credited in full by 4:00 AM the day after the official results are announced.
- Winnings under $600 are tax-free.
- You can withdraw your winnings at any time during our business hours.
If the prize money is $600 or more and less Than USD $1,000,000
- For winnings of $600 or or more and less Than USD $1,000,000, a 24% US federal income tax and a 4% state income tax will be withheld, and the remaining balance will be paid within seven business days of the official results announcement.
- For prizes under USD 1,000,000, our U.S. purchasing partner’s staff will receive the prize on your behalf, but MegaLottoUSA will pay the prize to the winner in advance.
- Withdrawals can be made at any time during business hours and will be paid within 24 hours of the withdrawal request.
When Your Prize is USD 1,000,000 or More
- For prizes of USD 1,000,000 (approximately 8.8 crore) or more, you will travel to the USA together with a MegaLottoUSA staff member and receive the prize in person together with a local attorney contracted by our purchasing partner.
- MegaLottoUSA will advance the general expenses required to receive the prize, including standard airfare and up to two months of accommodation at a 3–4 star hotel. (Specific support items will be decided in consultation with the winner.)
- Winners will pay MegaLottoUSA 5% of the net winnings, after deducting the US federal income tax (24%) and Virginia state income tax (4%).