You may want to consider a trip to West Virginia. A winner has 180 days from the drawing date to collect on-line game cash prizes and 180 days from the ending date for instant games. Be sure to sign the back of your tickets and include your postal address. We also encourage you to keep a photocopy of your ticket. This decision must be made at the time of claim.
Some restrictions do apply.
Initially, one check is issued. The individuals and their respective shares are reported for tax purposes. Remaining PowerBall annuity checks are sent to each individual. All prizes are subject to income taxes. They are responsible for reporting the income in their respective states.