Maryland Lottery Headquarters

Phone: (401) 230-8730
- Opening times:
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- Tuesday to Friday - -
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Bonus Match 5
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Multi-Match
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5 Card Cash
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Powerball
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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Maryland. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
The Maryland Lottery Headquarters Claim Center is open by appointment only.
Schedule appointments:
Here are some details about the appointment based process:
Prizes up to $600 and including can be redeemed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
Prizes up to and including $5,000 may be redeemed at any Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) location:
Prizes of $5,001 and above may be redeemed from the Maryland Lottery Headquarters. Prizes of more than $25,000 might take up to 15 working days to be processed.
Prizes up to and including $25,000 may also be claimed at Maryland casinos (required age limit to enter a casino is 21 years).
For prizes of $601 or over: you can fill out and sign the back of the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, include a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of your SSN. Send all documents to the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
A quick summary for all Maryland State Lottery games.
Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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Pick 3 Midday | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 12:24 p.m. |
Pick 3 Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 7:52 p.m. |
Pick 4 Midday | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 12:24 p.m. |
Pick 4 Evening | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 7:52 p.m. |
Bonus Match 5 | Top Prize | 5 from 1-39 | 7:52 p.m. |
Multi-Match | Jackpot | 6 from 1-43 | 11:17 p.m. |
5 Card Cash | Top Prize | QP 5 cards from 52 | 7:30 p.m. |
Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 9:59 p.m. |
Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 10:45 p.m. |
Cash4Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-60 + 1 from 1-4 | 8:45 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Pick 3 Midday | 12:28 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. |
Pick 3 Evening | 8:22 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. |
Pick 4 Midday | 12:28 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:27 p.m. | 12:28 p.m. |
Pick 4 Evening | 8:22 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. |
Bonus Match 5 | 8:22 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. |
Multi-Match | 11:22 p.m. | 11:22 p.m. | |||||
5 Card Cash | 8:22 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. | 7:56 p.m. |
Powerball | 10:59 p.m. | 10:59 p.m. | |||||
Mega Millions | 11:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | |||||
Cash4Life | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
All times displayed in Maryland local time. |
The Maryland Lottery allows you to purchase tickets for a number of consecutive draws in advance.
Game | Advanced Draws |
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Pick 3 Midday | up to 7 |
Pick 3 Evening | up to 7 |
Pick 4 Midday | up to 7 |
Pick 4 Evening | up to 7 |
Bonus Match 5 | up to 7 |
Multi-Match | up to 10 |
5 Card Cash | N/A |
Powerball | up to 15 |
Mega Millions | up to 15 |
Cash4Life | up to 15 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Maryland.
Postal Address: Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center, Washington Boulevard Suite 330 Baltimore, MD 21230
Download the Maryland Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Please note, The Horseshoe Casino can only accept claims for winning tickets up to a value of $5,000.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed within the state of Maryland by U.S. citizens and residents of the state.
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax* | 8.95% |
Federal Tax | 24% | |
Total: 32.95% |
*Those who are not residents of Maryland will have 7.5% withheld for state tax purposes.
If the winner is not a citizen of the U.S. or is not a resident, the taxes withheld by the Maryland Lottery will be the following:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 8% |
Federal Tax | 30% | |
Total: 38% |
Due to a popular vote in 1972, the Maryland Lottery was established and started operating in January the following year.
Since 1973, the Lottery has offered a number of popular games and produced big winners in the state. In 2012, a three-member lottery pool won a share of the Mega Millions jackpot worth $656 million. Each winner chose a lump sum payment that came to $35 million each.
Maryland is one of the few U.S. states that allows its lottery winners to remain anonymous. The Lottery helps provide important funding for public health and safety, education, human resources, and environmental initiatives throughout the state. To date, more than $16 billion in revenue has been allocated to various causes, while over $25.6 billion has been handed out to players as prizes. In Maryland, players need to be at least 18 years old to play the lottery and redeem prizes.
Phone Number: (410) 230-8800
Winning tickets must be redeemed within 182 days from the date of the draw.
You can. Anyone who wins a prize in the state has the right to keep their identity a secret. The Lottery doesn't release a winner's photo or name without the winner's written consent. The Lottery does, however, encourage jackpot winners to enjoy the moment and celebrate by posing for photos for the press if they want to.
Profits generated from the Lottery in Maryland go toward the state's General Fund, which helps fund public education, safety, and health services as well as other state services and programs.
You need to be 18 years old or older.
No, you need to purchase your tickets from a licensed lottery retailer.
The state of Maryland has a fantastic selection of jackpot and daily games, including Pick 3 (Midday, Evening), Pick 4 (Midday, Evening), Cash4Life, Mega Millions, Multi-Match, Powerball, 5 Card Cash, and Bonus Match 5.
Lottery winnings in Maryland are subject to both state and federal income taxes. For prizes between $500 and $5,000, you must file a Maryland Payment Voucher Form and pay taxes on those winnings within 60 days of receiving the prize.
Claiming your winnings is easy. If the prize is $600 or less, you can mail in your winning ticket and a claim form, visit a claim center, or get your prize from an authorized lottery retailer. Jackpot prizes must be claimed at the lottery office. Check our Tax Information section for more details.
We also strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer or financial advisor to help you during the claim process, before claiming any big lottery prizes.
Yes! You can purchase tickets for multiple consecutive draws. Check our Advanced draws section for more information.
Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, so if someone else picks up your winning ticket and you haven't signed it, they can claim the prize. Always sign the back of your ticket when you purchase it and keep it safe. The Maryland Lottery is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged lottery tickets.
Got any more questions about the Maryland Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.