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Washington Lottery Numbers Tonight
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National Jackpot Games
Washington sells tickets for 2 of the national jackpot games — Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11. Washington does not participate in Millionaire for Life.
🏆 Washington Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 5 jackpot wins in Washington since 2002 — 2 on Powerball and 3 on Mega Millions — spread across 2 cities. Washington has produced the most, with 3 of the 5 tracked wins.
The largest of these was also the most recent: $754.6M, sold at Fred Meyer in Auburn on February 6, 2023. Average jackpot size for a Washington winner works out to $269.5M.
Washington's recorded wins span 21 years. Of the 5 winners, 2 are publicly named on record and 3 claimed anonymously.
Washington State Games
Washington also runs 5 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lotto (state jackpot lotto game), Hit 5 (5-number draw game), Match 4 (state draw game), Daily Game (state draw game), and Keno (keno-style game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Washington Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Washington Draw Schedule
Washington players can play 2 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Drawings land on 5 different days of the week across these games, so it's worth checking which nights matter for the tickets you buy.
That adds up to 5 separate drawings a week across Washington's 2 games.
🗓️ Recent Washington Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Washington players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 Washington Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Washington players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 Washington Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Washington specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
💰 Claiming Your Washington Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Washington's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Washington players can buy a ticket for, all 7 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Washington Lottery site.
About Washington Lottery
Washington Lottery — State Details
Washington participates in 7 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Daily Game, Keno.
LotteryMap has tracked 5 jackpot winners in Washington, representing $1.35B in verified prize money. The largest recorded Washington jackpot was $754.6M, won on February 6, 2023 at Fred Meyer in Auburn. The luckiest retailer in the state is Fred Meyer in Auburn, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 Washington State has no state income tax, allowing lottery winners to keep more of their winnings compared to many other states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Washington lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a Washington lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Washington lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Washington adds no state withholding on top of that (washington has no state income tax, so no state withholding applies to lottery winnings.) Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Winner identity is public record in Washington. No statutory anonymity; winner identity is public record. Claiming through a trust or LLC is the standard workaround where the state itself doesn't offer anonymity, though the claimant's name typically still surfaces as part of the trust's public filing.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in Washington. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in Washington
These 1 Washington retailers have sold 1 major winning ticket between them, worth $754.6M combined. Fred Meyer in Auburn tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🏙️ Winning Cities in Washington
1 Washington cities have produced a verified lottery win, totaling $754.6M in prize money. Auburn leads with $754.6M won there.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Washington. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.