Ohio Lottery Jackpot Skyrockets — Check Today’s Winning Numbers & Claim Deadline

Ohio’s lottery fever is hitting a new high as the Powerball jackpot rockets to an estimated $605 million for the Monday, Aug. 18 drawing, the largest prize offered anywhere in 2025 so far. Although no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s $579 million game, Buckeye State players still scooped up more than 30,000 lower-tier prizes, including 16 tickets worth $300 and 50 worth $100, according to the Ohio Lottery’s latest report. The next chance to strike it rich arrives Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET; in-state sales cut off at 10 p.m., so experts suggest buying early to avoid last-minute lines. A single $2 ticket—or $3 with Power Play—gives Ohioans a one-in-292 million shot at the jackpot and a one-in-11.7 million shot at a cool $1 million Match 5 prize. Even without the grand prize, Ohio has been on a hot streak in 2025: a $112 million Mega Millions ticket sold in South Euclid, seven $1 million scratch-off winners statewide, and dozens of Rolling Cash 5 jackpots topping $100 k. Retailers from Cincinnati to Akron have posted “sold here” banners, adding fuel to the rush for Monday’s drawing. Remember, every Ohio Lottery ticket does more than chase a life-changing payout. Since 1974, 100 percent of lottery profits—more than $33 billion—has gone directly to K-12 education, vocational programs and special-needs classrooms across the state. Players can watch Monday’s drawing live on the Ohio Lottery’s official website, via the Lottery TV network in many retail locations, or on select local stations. Winners have 180 days to claim draw-game prizes, and all payouts of $600 or more require valid photo ID and Social Security information at an authorized claim center. As the jackpot climbs, officials again urge responsible play: set a budget, know the odds, and if the numbers don’t land your way, remember that Ohio’s classrooms still win.