Notable New Mexico Lottery Wins
New Mexico has produced significant lottery winners since 1996. The state's participation in both Powerball and Mega Millions has given players access to some of the largest jackpots in lottery history. Several New Mexico players have claimed multi-million dollar prizes in both multi-state and in-state games.
Powerball and Mega Millions Winners
New Mexico's biggest lottery wins have come from the multi-state games. The state has seen Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winners as well as numerous second-tier prize claims worth $1 million or more. For strategy resources, see our Powerball Guide and Mega Millions Guide.
Roadrunner Cash Winners
Roadrunner Cash produces winners of its rolling jackpot on a regular basis due to its favorable odds compared to multi-state games. With jackpot odds of roughly 1 in 324,632, the game creates a steady stream of winners across New Mexico. The jackpot starts at $10,000 and can grow to substantial amounts between wins, with some jackpots reaching over $100,000.
Scholarship Fund Impact
Every New Mexico Lottery ticket purchase contributes to the Legislative Lottery Scholarship Fund. Over $1 billion has been awarded in tuition assistance, benefiting hundreds of thousands of New Mexico students. Even when you don't hit the jackpot, your ticket helps fund higher education in the state.
Claiming Prizes in New Mexico
New Mexico lottery prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the drawing date. Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any licensed lottery retailer. Prizes of $601 or more require a claim form and can be submitted at the New Mexico Lottery office in Albuquerque or by mail. Prizes over $5,000 are subject to automatic tax withholding.
Taxes on New Mexico Lottery Winnings
New Mexico has a 5.9% state tax on lottery winnings. Federal withholding of 24% applies to prizes over $5,000, bringing the combined withholding to 29.9% for larger prizes. Use our Jackpot Tax Calculator to model the difference between lump sum and annuity for any prize amount.
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