How to Claim a Maryland Lottery Prize

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Where to cash a winning Maryland ticket, what to bring and how long you have. Sign the back of your ticket first.

Where to claim

Up to $600Any Maryland Lottery retailer (up to and including $600)
Up to $25,000Expanded Cashing (XCAP) retailers up to $5,000; Lottery headquarters and casino cashier windows up to $25,000
Over $25,000Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, by appointment: any amount, required over $25,000

Small prizes: bring

Your signed ticket

Big prizes: bring

Your signed ticket
Photo ID showing you are 18 or older
Proof of Social Security or Tax ID number (asked by the lottery, never by this app)

Deadlines

Draw games182 daysafter the draw
Cash option60 daysto choose a lump sum
Minimum age18to play and claim

Draw games (Pick 3/4/5, Bonus Match 5, CASH POP, Multi-Match, Powerball, Mega Millions, Xs & Os, Keno, Racetrax): 182 days from the drawing. Scratch-offs: last date to claim per game, announced with 182 days' notice. Multi-Match jackpot: annuity unless cash is chosen within 60 days after validation.

Taxes: Maryland taxes lottery prizes at 6.5%. What you keep from a Maryland prize

From the Maryland Lottery's own claim rules: mdlottery.com, mdlottery.com. Rules change: check with the lottery before you travel.

Questions

How long do I have to claim a Maryland Lottery prize?

182 days after the draw for draw games.

How old do you have to be to play the Maryland Lottery?

18.

Are Maryland Lottery prizes taxed?

Yes: Maryland taxes them at 6.5%. Federal: 24% is withheld from prizes of $5,000 or more.