The Pick
Latest draw · Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Pick Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a The Pick prize after federal and Arizona state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $1,500,000
- Federal tax
- − $513,188
- State tax (Arizona · 2.5%)
- − $37,500
- Net take-home
- $949,312
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Arizona's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
The Pick take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $1,500,000 The Pick prize (lump sum) after federal + state tax, ranked best to worst. Change the amount or payout above to update.
| State | Take-home | Effective tax |
|---|---|---|
| Alaskano state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Californiano state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Floridano state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Texasno state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $986,812 | 34% |
| Arizona(this game) | $949,312 | 37% |
| North Dakota | $949,312 | 37% |
| Pennsylvania | $940,762 | 37% |
| Indiana | $939,562 | 37% |
| Ohio | $934,312 | 38% |
| Kentucky | $926,812 | 38% |
| Louisiana | $923,062 | 38% |
| Michigan | $923,062 | 38% |
| Arkansas | $920,812 | 39% |
| Colorado | $920,812 | 39% |
| North Carolina | $919,312 | 39% |
| Utah | $917,062 | 39% |
| Oklahoma | $915,562 | 39% |
| Missouri | $914,812 | 39% |
| Illinois | $912,562 | 39% |
| Alabama | $911,812 | 39% |
| Massachusetts | $911,812 | 39% |
| Mississippi | $911,812 | 39% |
| West Virginia | $910,012 | 39% |
| Georgia | $904,462 | 40% |
| Kansas | $901,312 | 40% |
| Maryland | $900,562 | 40% |
| Virginia | $900,562 | 40% |
| Idaho | $899,812 | 40% |
| Nebraska | $899,212 | 40% |
| Montana | $898,312 | 40% |
| New Mexico | $898,312 | 40% |
| Rhode Island | $896,962 | 40% |
| Iowa | $896,812 | 40% |
| South Carolina | $890,812 | 41% |
| Delaware | $887,812 | 41% |
| Connecticut | $881,962 | 41% |
| Maine | $879,562 | 41% |
| Wisconsin | $872,062 | 42% |
| Vermont | $855,562 | 43% |
| Minnesota | $839,062 | 44% |
| Oregon | $838,312 | 44% |
| District of Columbia | $825,562 | 45% |
| New Jersey | $825,562 | 45% |
| New York | $823,312 | 45% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
The Pick tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a The Pick jackpot in Arizona?
On a $1,500,000 The Pick jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $513,188 in federal tax and $37,500 in Arizona state tax, leaving roughly $949,312.
Does Arizona tax The Pick lottery winnings?
Yes — Arizona withholds about 2.5% in state tax on The Pick winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the The Pick lump sum or annuity?
The lump sum pays a smaller, discounted amount now with full control; the 30-year annuity pays the full advertised jackpot spread over time and can keep you in lower yearly tax brackets. The best choice depends on your goals and tax situation.
