LotteryNew Hampshire Lottery Results, Rules & Tax Rate
New Hampshire participates in Powerball, Mega Millions and other multi-state draw games. Here's the latest results plus what New Hampshire winners owe in state tax.
Lottery tickets are sold in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has no state income tax on lottery winnings.
Applies on top of mandatory 24% federal withholding for prizes over $5,000 — and most states, New Hampshire 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 #37 of 46 lottery states, highest to lowest. See the full ranking.
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New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Players
Powerball
America's biggest multi-state jackpot game, drawn every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Tuesday, FridayMega Millions
A multi-state jackpot game drawn every Tuesday and Friday, known for some of the largest jackpots in U.S. history.
dailyMillionaire 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.
New Hampshire Lottery Tax FAQ
Does New Hampshire tax lottery winnings?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on lottery winnings.
Where do I claim a prize in New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire'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.