This game is no longer drawn.
Lucky For Life held its last drawing in February 2026. The numbers below are its final results, kept here as an archive. It was replaced by Millionaire for Life — see the latest Millionaire for Life results.
Lucky For Life
Latest draw · Monday, June 28, 2021
Lucky For Life Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Lucky For Life prize after federal and South Carolina state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $1,000,000
- Federal tax
- − $328,188
- State tax (South Carolina · 6.4%)
- − $64,000
- Net take-home
- $607,812
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and South Carolina's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Lucky For Life take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $1,000,000 Lucky For Life 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 | $671,812 | 33% |
| Californiano state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Floridano state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Texasno state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $671,812 | 33% |
| Arizona | $646,812 | 35% |
| North Dakota | $646,812 | 35% |
| Pennsylvania | $641,112 | 36% |
| Indiana | $640,312 | 36% |
| Ohio | $636,812 | 36% |
| Kentucky | $631,812 | 37% |
| Louisiana | $629,312 | 37% |
| Michigan | $629,312 | 37% |
| Arkansas | $627,812 | 37% |
| Colorado | $627,812 | 37% |
| North Carolina | $626,812 | 37% |
| Utah | $625,312 | 37% |
| Oklahoma | $624,312 | 38% |
| Missouri | $623,812 | 38% |
| Illinois | $622,312 | 38% |
| Alabama | $621,812 | 38% |
| Massachusetts | $621,812 | 38% |
| Mississippi | $621,812 | 38% |
| West Virginia | $620,612 | 38% |
| Georgia | $616,912 | 38% |
| Kansas | $614,812 | 39% |
| Maryland | $614,312 | 39% |
| Virginia | $614,312 | 39% |
| Idaho | $613,812 | 39% |
| Nebraska | $613,412 | 39% |
| Montana | $612,812 | 39% |
| New Mexico | $612,812 | 39% |
| Rhode Island | $611,912 | 39% |
| Iowa | $611,812 | 39% |
| South Carolina(this game) | $607,812 | 39% |
| Delaware | $605,812 | 39% |
| Connecticut | $601,912 | 40% |
| Maine | $600,312 | 40% |
| Wisconsin | $595,312 | 40% |
| Vermont | $584,312 | 42% |
| Minnesota | $573,312 | 43% |
| Oregon | $572,812 | 43% |
| District of Columbia | $564,312 | 44% |
| New Jersey | $564,312 | 44% |
| New York | $562,812 | 44% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Lucky For Life tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Lucky For Life jackpot in South Carolina?
On a $1,000,000 Lucky For Life jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $328,188 in federal tax and $64,000 in South Carolina state tax, leaving roughly $607,812.
Does South Carolina tax Lucky For Life lottery winnings?
Yes — South Carolina withholds about 6.4% in state tax on Lucky For Life winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Lucky For Life 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.
