Ohio Lottery Jackpot Surges Tonight – Check Winning Numbers, Results, and How to Claim Now

Ohio players held their breath Wednesday night as the Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $320 million, only to roll over once again when no ticket matched all six numbers. According to the Ohio Lottery, thousands of Buckeye State tickets still scored smaller prizes, including five worth $50,000 or more, while the game’s top Secondary Prize—$1 million—was hit by a ticket sold in Delaware. Jackpot Rundown • Powerball: Jumps to an estimated $340 million for the next drawing on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a cash value of $161.5 million. • Mega Millions: Sitting at a staggering $650 million ahead of Friday night’s draw after no ticket hit Tuesday’s numbers, which were 2-18-27-34-59 and Mega Ball 18. • Classic Lotto: Ohio-only game worth $2.9 million for tonight’s drawing, with odds far better than the multistate giants. Latest Winning Numbers Powerball (Oct. 22): 18 - 37 - 52 - 54 - 60 | Powerball 12 | Power Play 3× Mega Millions (Oct. 21): 2 - 18 - 27 - 34 - 59 | Mega Ball 18 | Megaplier 2× Pick 3 Midday (Oct. 22): 4-0-7 | Pick 4: 5-1-3-8 | Pick 5: 9-7-2-4-5 What This Means for Ohio Lottery Players High-profile rollovers typically spark a surge in ticket sales statewide, especially at convenience stores along I-71 and I-75, the Ohio Lottery’s two busiest sales corridors. Retailers report volume jumps of 20 %-30 % when Powerball tops $300 million, and Google search interest for “Ohio Lottery numbers” and “where to buy lottery tickets near me” spikes in tandem. Tips to Maximize Your Shot 1. Buy early: Lines build fast on draw days after 5 p.m. 2. Check second-chance promotions in the Ohio Lottery mobile app for unused non-winning tickets. 3. Join an office pool to purchase more combinations without breaking your budget. How to Claim if You Win • Prizes up to $25,000 can be cashed at select retail partners and racinos. • Wins between $25,001 and $99,999 must be claimed at an Ohio Lottery regional office. • $100,000+ victories require a trip to headquarters in downtown Cleveland—appointments are strongly encouraged. Key Deadlines Tickets expire 180 days after the draw date, so stash those slips in a safe place. Unclaimed prizes move to the Lottery Profits Education Fund, which contributed roughly $1.4 billion to Ohio schools last fiscal year. Bottom Line With both Powerball and Mega Millions cresting toward record territory and Classic Lotto offering Ohio-exclusive odds, this could be the week a Buckeye hits it big. Whether you’re chasing nine-figure dreams or a quick Pick 3 payday, double-check your numbers, sign the back of your ticket, and may the odds be ever in your favor.