Ohio (OH) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers (2025)

Ohio Lottery COVID-19 update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, operating hours for Ohio Lottery offices and the claiming process may change at any time. While we are continually monitoring the latest updates provided by the lottery operators, we recommend that you contact your local lottery office to get the most up-to-date information before claiming a prize. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Games

Game NamePrize TypeNumbers
Pick 3 MiddayTop Prize3 from 0-9
Pick 3 EveningTop Prize3 from 0-9
Pick 4 MiddayTop Prize4 from 0-9
Pick 4 EveningTop Prize4 from 0-9
Pick 5 MiddayTop Prize5 from 0-9
Pick 5 EveningTop Prize5 from 0-9
Rolling Cash 5Jackpot5 from 1-39
Classic LottoJackpot6 from 1-49
PowerballJackpot5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26
Mega MillionsJackpot5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25
Lucky for LifeTop Prize5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18

Game schedule

Advanced draws

GameAdvanced Draws
Pick 3 Middayup to 14
Pick 3 Eveningup to 14
Pick 4 Middayup to 14
Pick 4 Eveningup to 14
Pick 5 Middayup to 14
Pick 5 Eveningup to 14
Rolling Cash 5up to 14
Classic Lottoup to 10
Powerballup to 10
Mega Millionsup to 10
Lucky for Lifeup to 10

Claiming prizes

Here's the process for claiming Ohio Lottery prizes.

Racinos are cashing in-person claims. Before visiting a racino to claim a prize, check its website for information about operating hours and claiming procedures.

To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket and a completed claim form to:

Ohio Lottery Commission
The Lausche Building – Room 452
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Options for claiming

PrizeOptions
Up to $50Claim at any local retailer.
Over $50 and up to $599Option 1 Claim at any local retailer.
Option 2 Claim using the Ohio Lottery app.
$600 to $5,000Option 1 Claim in person at any Ohio Lottery claim center, or any of the seven Racinos.
Option 2 Claim in person at any of the Super Retailer locations.
Option 3 Claim using the Ohio Lottery app.
Option 4 Claim by mail.
$5,001 to $25,000Option 1 Claim in person at any Ohio Lottery claim center, or any of the seven Racinos.
Option 2Claim using the Ohio Lottery app.
Option 3Claim by mail.
$25,001 or moreOption 1 Claim by mail.
Option 2Contact the nearest Ohio Lottery claim center for assistance.

Claim centers

Tax information

Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed by U.S. citizens or residents.

Ohio Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents
WinningsTaxPercentage
Over $5,000State Tax4%
Federal Tax24%
Total: 28%

For winners who are not U.S. citizens or residents, the Ohio Lottery will withhold the following amounts:

Ohio Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
WinningsTaxPercentage
Over $5,000State Tax4%
Federal Tax30%
Total: 34%

About the Ohio Lottery

The Ohio Lottery Commission was created in 1973. The lottery currently offers a variety of instant, jackpot, and daily draw games at more than 9,800 licensed retailers across the state. Profits from ticket sales benefit K-12 education in the state, and the lottery has contributed over $26 billion to education since it launched.

Contacts

Phone

(800) 686-4208

Postal address

Ohio Lottery Headquarters: 615 W. Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

FAQs

You have 180 days from the date of the draw to collect your winnings.

The Ohio Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. Keep tickets in a safe place. Signing your ticket helps prove you own it in case you lose it.

No, tickets can only be purchased in person from any authorized retailer.

Yes. All lottery prizes in Ohio are subject to state and federal withholdings and income taxes.

The Ohio Lottery reports all winnings of $600 or more to the IRS. Winners of prizes greater than $600 are required to report their winnings in their tax returns.

For prizes greater than $5,000, taxes will be withheld upon payment. Find all the details on our Tax Information section.

You must be 18 or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets.

You can pick from the following games: Powerball, Lucky for Life, Mega Millions, Rolling Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Classic Lotto.

Yes, if you establish a trust to claim your prize, you can claim your prize anonymously. We suggest you consult a lawyer to learn more about your options.

Yes, you can. Check our Advanced Draws section for more information.

Proceeds from ticket sales go toward education in the state. Through the Partners in Education Program, the state awards prizes to K-12 students, teachers, and schools.

Use the following links to find results for the day you are looking for:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Ohio (OH) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers (2025)

FAQs

What lottery is tonight in Ohio? ›

Schedule For All Draw Games
GamePool ClosingDrawing Days
Mega Millions10:45 PMTuesday and Friday
Powerball10:00 PMMonday, Wednesday and Saturday
Lucky For Life9:30 PMDaily
Classic Lotto7:00 PMMonday, Wednesday and Saturday
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What time is the midday pick 3 Ohio Lottery? ›

Draw Times

Drawings for the other Ohio Lottery games are held seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., (except Saturday evenings). Monday through Friday evening drawings are broadcast statewide.

Does Ohio do the lottery? ›

ABOUT THE OHIO LOTTERY

The first tickets went on sale in August 1974. Today, the Ohio Lottery Commission offers customers a wide variety of instant games and on-line games to play at over 8,800 licensed retailer locations across the state.

What time is Ohio pick 4 evening? ›

Pick 4 is drawn twice daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except on Saturday evenings when the drawing is held during the Cash Explosion Game Show.

What is the best lottery to play Ohio? ›

What Ohio lottery game has the best odds?
GameOdds Of Winning JackpotOdds Of Winning Any Prize
Powerball1 in 292,201,3381 in 24.87
Mega Millions1 in 302,575,3501 in 24
Lucky for Life1 in 30,821,4721 in 8
Rolling Cash 51 in 575,7571 in 9

How much is the mega million? ›

Play Mega Millions for just $2. Purchase tickets at your local Lottery retailer or at your nearest Lottery vending machine. Drawings are every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. Find out where to play here.

Who can take your lottery winnings in Ohio? ›

Prizes shall be claimed in the name of the holder or holders of the ticket. After validation and proper submission for payment within the established redemption period as specified in this rule, payment of prize awards shall be made promptly to the person in whose name the claim is made.

Do you have to pay taxes on lottery winnings in Ohio? ›

Yes, gambling winnings are taxable on both the federal level and in the state of Ohio whether they are cash winnings or some other payment in kind.

How long does it take to get Ohio Lottery winnings? ›

Obtain a Lottery claim form from the retailer, who will assist you in completing the form and mailing it in for payment. Your winnings will be mailed to you within 30 days.

What is a four-way box? ›

(11) Straight/four-way box. A four-digit number in which three of the digits are the same (for example, "1112") that generates one straight bet and one box bet on a single ticket.

What time is Ohio Pick 5? ›

PICK5 drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., and broadcast statewide. Saturday evening drawings occur during the Cash Explosion® Double Play television show, which airs from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.

What does backup mean in Ohio Lottery? ›

You can play Pick 3 numbers as a “back-up” bet. This simply means that you are backing up your straight bet combination with a box bet. Therefore, if your straight bet wins, you win both the straight amount and the boxed amount.

What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Ohio? ›

Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

What Lotto games are in Ohio? ›

The Ohio Lottery is a state lottery run by the Ohio Lottery Commission. Its games consist of scratch tickets; Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 ("numbers games"); Rolling Cash 5, Classic Lotto, Keno, Lucky for Life, Mega Millions, and Powerball.

What are the big lotteries in Ohio? ›

Get to Know Ohio Draw Games
  • Classic Lotto. With Classic Lotto, you'll pick six numbers from 1 to 49. ...
  • Rolling Cash 5. Featuring daily drawings, the top jackpot prize with Rolling Cash 5 is $100,000, which increases with each drawing. ...
  • Pick 5. ...
  • Pick 4. ...
  • Ohio Powerball. ...
  • Ohio Mega Millions.
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What are the two lotteries in Ohio? ›

Biggest lottery payouts

The top 10 lottery prizes in Ohio have all come from the multi-state games Powerball, introduced in 2010, and Mega Millions, available in Ohio since 2002.

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