Powerball in Ohio
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in Ohio
- Estimated jackpot
- $440 million
- Cash value $183.1 million
- Price
- $2 per play
- Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338
Latest numbers · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 04
- 06
- 23
- 33
- 44
- 13
What the jackpot is worth in Ohio
Ohio taxes lottery prizes at 2.75%. With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $110,367,750 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $4,040,135 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $266,599,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in Ohio
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Ohio.
- Powerball sales end at 10 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Powerball prize in Ohio
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Ohio lottery retailers.
- Bigger prizes can be claimed by mailing the signed ticket to Ohio Lottery headquarters in Cleveland or by visiting a regional Lottery office.
- Claim deadline: Within 180 days after the date on which the prize award was announced.
- Yes, if you claim through a trust, the names of the people behind the trust stay confidential; otherwise a claimant's name and address are public record.
Details on the official Ohio lottery site.
Questions about Powerball in Ohio
What time is the Powerball drawing in Ohio?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in Ohio.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in Ohio?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across Ohio.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in Ohio?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Ohio taxes lottery prizes at 2.75%. On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $110,367,750 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in Ohio?
Ohio's claim deadline: Within 180 days after the date on which the prize award was announced.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in Ohio?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Ohio.
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Sources: Ohio Revised Code 3770.07 (prize claims, deadlines, trust confidentiality) · Ohio Revised Code 3770.08 (no sales under 18) · Ohio Admin. Code 3770:1-8-02 (claims by mail and at regional offices) · Ohio Admin. Code 3770:1-8-04 (retailers pay up to $599) · Ohio Admin. Code 3770:1-9-955 (Powerball game rule) · Ohio Admin. Code 3770:1-9-250 (Mega Millions game rule) · FOX 8 (news): How late can you buy Powerball tickets in Ohio