Ohio lottery player wins $139.3 million Powerball jackpot. Here's where (2024)

One lucky lottery player in Ohio can declare their financial independence this July 4th after winning the Powerball on Wednesday night.

A ticket sold the Buckeye State matched all six balls in Wednesday's drawing to win the $139.3 million jackpot, according to the Powerball website.The winner can also choose the cash option of $66.5 million.

The Ohio Lottery announced Friday that the jackpot winning ticket was sold at the Walmart Supercenter in Huber Heights.

It is the fifth time in 2024 that the Powerball jackpot has been won with the last winner coming June 10 when a New Jersey lottery player won a $222.6 million jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot now resets to $20 million for Saturday night's drawing.

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What are the 7/3/24 winning Powerball numbers?

Here are the Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, July 3, 2024:

2 - 26 - 33 - 55 - 57 and Powerball 22

Powerplay was 2x

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

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How late can I buy Powerball tickets?

The deadline for purchasing Powerball ticket varies by state so don't wait until the last minute. The deadline in New Jersey is 9:59 p.m. on the day of the drawing, while New York's deadline is 10 p.m.

Click here is a complete list of Powerball ticket deadline times by state or jurisdiction.

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How do I play Powerball?

The cost is $2 per ticket, but you can add the Power Play for $1, which will increase the amount of your potential prize up to five times the original prize (except for the jackpot and Match 5). There is also a 10x Power Play possibility when the jackpot is less than $150 million.

Each player selects five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. However, you can also have the lottery machine generate a quick pick ticket with random numbers for you.

Prizes vary from $4 for the matching the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls (except in California) to the jackpot for matching all six balls. You cancheck all the prize payouts on the Powerball website here.

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Where is the Powerball available?

You can play the game in45 states plus the Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Where can you buy lottery tickets?  

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online throughJackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.

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How can I watch Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing is broadcast live on the lottery website at 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can watch the drawing by clicking here.

The drawing may be broadcast on a local television station in your market as well.

What are my odds of winning?

Playing the Powerball can be exciting, but just don't go spending those millions before you win.

The odds of winning the jackpot are 292,201,338-to-1.

The odds to match all five white balls are 11,688,053-to-1.

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Lump sum or annuity?

The major lotteries in the United States offer two jackpot payout options: annuity and cash.

The annuity option is paid out over time. There is an immediate payment and then 29 annual payments after that, increasing by 5% each year.

The cash option is significantly lower than the advertised jackpot, but it is paid in a lump sum. You don't have to wait decades for all the money.

Can I win jackpot and remain anonymous?

In some states, like New Jersey, you can win a lottery anonymously. That wasn't always the case,but now winners are able to stay anonymousunder a law that was signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

In other states, a winner's name and hometown are a matter of public record. Check with your state lottery for more information.

Top 10largest Powerball jackpots

Here are the Top 10 jackpots sincethe Powerball lottery began in 1992:

  1. $2.04 billion,Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.586 billion, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  4. $1.326 billion, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  5. $1.08 billion,July 19, 2023: Won in California
  6. $842.4 million,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  7. $768.4 million,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  8. $758.7 million,Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  9. $754.6 million,Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  10. $731.1 million,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland

What was largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever?

Here's a look at the top jackpots won in the United States, between the Powerball and the Mega Millions lotteries:

  1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022: Won in California
  2. $1.765 billion, Powerball,Oct. 11, 2023: Won in California
  3. $1.602 billion,Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023: Won in Florida
  4. $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016: Three winners in California, Florida, Tennessee
  5. $1.537 billion, Mega Millions,Oct. 23, 2018: Won in South Carolina
  6. $1.348 billion,Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2022: Won in Maine
  7. $1.337 billion, Mega Millions,July 29, 2022: Won in Illinois
  8. $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 6, 2024: Won in Oregon
  9. $1.128 billion, Mega Millions, March 26, 2024: Won in New Jersey
  10. $1.08 billion, Powerball, July 19, 2023: Won in California
  11. $1.05 billion, Mega Millions,Jan. 22, 2021: Won in Michigan
  12. $842.4 million, Powerball,Jan. 1, 2024: Won in Michigan
  13. $768.4 million, Powerball,March 27, 2019: Won in Wisconsin
  14. $758.7 million,Powerball, Aug. 23, 2017:Won in Massachusetts
  15. $754.6 million, Powerball:Feb. 6, 2023: Won in Washington
  16. $731.1 million,, Powerball,Jan. 20, 2021: Won in Maryland
  17. $699.8 million, Powerball,Oct. 4, 2021: Won in California
  18. $687.8 million, Powerball, Oct. 27, 2018: Two winners in Iowa, New York
  19. $656 million, Mega Millions, March 30, 2012: Three winners in Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
  20. $648 million, Mega Millions, Dec. 17, 2013: Two winners in California, Georgia

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Ohio lottery player wins $139.3 million Powerball jackpot. Here's where (2024)

FAQs

Did Ohio win the Powerball jackpot worth $139.3 million? ›

A single ticket sold in Ohio matched all six numbers drawn to win a jackpot worth $139.3 million. The jackpot has a cash value of $66.5 million. The winning numbers in the Wednesday, July 3 Powerball drawing were white balls 02, 26, 33, 55, 57 and red Powerball 22. The Power Play® multiplier was 2X.

Where was Powerball won on July 3, 2024? ›

Powerball winning numbers for July 3, 2024. Anyone win jackpot last night? Ohio winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot resets after a single ticket in Ohio matched all six numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.

How many numbers do you have to get on the Powerball to win $1000000? ›

5 numbers - $1 million.

Did someone win the last night's Powerball? ›

There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 72,163 winning tickets! Get your ticket for the next draw. To see draw results for participating POWERBALL lotteries outside California, search POWERBALL results.

How to win at Powerball? ›

The jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Jackpot winners may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment.

What time is the Powerball drawing in Ohio? ›

Powerball drawings are held three times a week - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Monday drawings were added in 2021.

What do you get if you get three numbers on the Powerball? ›

Match 3 white numbers + Powerball — $100. Match 3 white numbers only — $7. Match 2 white numbers + Powerball — $7. Match 1 white number + Powerball — $4.

Where did the Powerball hit last? ›

A lucky Powerball player in Pennsylvania became the game's latest jackpot winner Monday as they won a $213.8 million grand prize in the drawing held on Aug. 12. That means the drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 14 will be worth $20 million with a cash option of $10 million.

What happens if you get all 5 numbers but not the Powerball? ›

Matching 5 numbers without the Powerball will get you a cool $1 million while simply matching the Powerball number earns you $4. The good news is that your chances of winning any prize is 1 in 24.9.

What happens if you get the Powerball number only? ›

How Powerball Prizes Work. If you only get the Powerball number, you win $4. Matching one number plus the Powerball also wins you $4, while matching 2 numbers plus the Powerball gets you $7.

How much do 5 numbers pay in Powerball? ›

Powerball Winning Details* (Texas Winners Only)
Number CorrectPrize AmountTotal2 Prize w/Power Play
5 of 5$1,000,000$2,000,000
4 of 5 w/Powerball$50,000$150,000
4 of 5$100$300
3 of 5 w/Powerball$100$300
6 more rows

What do two numbers on Powerball get you? ›

If you match two of the main numbers and the Powerball, you'll win $7. The same is true if you match three of the main numbers. Matching three main numbers and the Powerball or four main numbers, that's a $100 payout. To land a $50,000 prize, you'll have to match four main numbers and the Powerball.

Did anyone win Powerball 8 10 24? ›

No one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot. One ticket sold in New York matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million. Double Play numbers are 6, 14, 53, 59, 62, and the Powerball is 12.

Where was the Powerball won on July 3rd? ›

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — In the 14-plus years that Ohio has participated in the Powerball lottery, only five jackpot-winning tickets have been sold in the Buckeye state, the last one on Wednesday, July 3 at the Huber Heights Walmart.

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