Florida lottery rules

What to know before you play in Florida

• Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
• Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
• Privacy. Winner anonymity is Allowed in some cases. Check the threshold and process on the lottery’s claim page before you sign the ticket.
• Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 0%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
• Taxes. Florida does not tax lottery prizes at the state level. Federal withholding of 24% still applies above $5,000.
• Online. The Florida Lottery does not sell tickets by mail, fax or via the Internet; tickets are sold only at authorized retailers (the app builds play slips and checks tickets).
• Where the money goes. Education, including Bright Futures scholarships.

Games sold in Florida

Powerball · Mega Millions · Florida Lotto · Fantasy 5