Wyoming Lottery

WYLottery MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The MEGA Millions jackpot for the draw on Fri Sep 4, 2026 is estimated to be $177 Million, with a cash option of 76.3 Million. If you win the MEGA Millions jackpot, the IRS will withhold 24% of your prize money upfront, and you may owe up to an additional 13% in federal taxes when the tax is due. The good news is that if you're a resident of Wyoming, you won't owe any state tax on your lottery winnings.

Please note that the calculation of the MEGA Millions jackpot prizes and taxes below is based on FEDERAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS FOR 2023.

Wyoming MEGA Millions Jackpot/Cash Option for Fri Sep 4, 2026

Draw Date	Jackpot	Cash Option
Fri Sep 4, 2026	$177,000,000	$76,300,000

Lumpsum Option Taxes and Payment

Category	Amount
Cash Gross Payment	$76,300,000
Federal Tax(24%)	$18,312,000
Additional Federal Tax	$9,879,330
State Tax(0%)	$0
Net Lumpsum Payment	$48,108,670

Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Year	Gross Payment	Fed/State Tax	Net Payment
1	$2,664,027	-$946,020 -$0	$1,718,007
2	$2,797,308	-$995,334 -$0	$1,801,974
3	$2,937,138	-$1,047,071 -$0	$1,890,067
4	$3,084,048	-$1,101,428 -$0	$1,982,620
5	$3,238,215	-$1,158,470 -$0	$2,079,745
6	$3,400,170	-$1,218,393 -$0	$2,181,777
7	$3,570,090	-$1,281,264 -$0	$2,288,826
8	$3,748,683	-$1,347,343 -$0	$2,401,340
9	$3,936,126	-$1,416,697 -$0	$2,519,429
10	$4,132,950	-$1,489,522 -$0	$2,643,428
11	$4,339,509	-$1,565,949 -$0	$2,773,560
12	$4,556,511	-$1,646,239 -$0	$2,910,272
13	$4,784,310	-$1,730,525 -$0	$3,053,785
14	$5,023,614	-$1,819,068 -$0	$3,204,546
15	$5,274,777	-$1,911,998 -$0	$3,362,779
16	$5,538,507	-$2,009,578 -$0	$3,528,929
17	$5,815,335	-$2,112,004 -$0	$3,703,331
18	$6,106,146	-$2,219,604 -$0	$3,886,542
19	$6,411,471	-$2,332,575 -$0	$4,078,896
20	$6,732,018	-$2,451,177 -$0	$4,280,841
21	$7,068,672	-$2,575,739 -$0	$4,492,933
22	$7,422,141	-$2,706,523 -$0	$4,715,618
23	$7,793,133	-$2,843,790 -$0	$4,949,343
24	$8,182,887	-$2,987,999 -$0	$5,194,888
25	$8,591,934	-$3,139,346 -$0	$5,452,588
26	$9,021,690	-$3,298,356 -$0	$5,723,334
27	$9,472,686	-$3,465,224 -$0	$6,007,462
28	$9,946,338	-$3,640,475 -$0	$6,305,863
29	$10,443,708	-$3,824,502 -$0	$6,619,206
30	$10,965,858	-$4,017,698 -$0	$6,948,160