Recent Mega Millions and Powerball Updates
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $374 million after no one won the most recent drawing. The numbers drawn on Friday, August 2, were 6-7-24-44-54 with a Mega Ball of 13 and a Megaplier of 4x. The next drawing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6. Similarly, the Powerball jackpot has also seen an increase. After no tickets matched the numbers 13-33-40-60-61 with a Powerball of 20 and a Power Play of 3x on Saturday, August 3, the jackpot has risen to an estimated $174 million. The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday.
Classic Lotto and Other Ohio Lottery Results
The Classic Lotto numbers for Saturday were 23-32-36-38-40-48 with a Kicker of 535235. The jackpot for Monday’s drawing is $13.8 million. In addition to the Classic Lotto, the Ohio Lottery also announced the results for other games. The Pick 3 Evening numbers were 848, and the Midday numbers were 691. For Pick 4, the Evening numbers were 7579, and the Midday numbers were 1049. The Pick 5 Evening numbers were 33716, and the Midday numbers were 24535. The Rolling Cash 5 numbers were 8-13-15-19-34.
Prize and Odds Information for Ohio Lottery Games
For those interested in the Pick 3 game, winners receive $500 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning at 1-in-1,000. The Pick 4 game offers a prize of $5,000 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning at 1-in-10,000. The Rolling Cash 5 game has a jackpot of $100,000 for hitting all five numbers, with odds of winning at 1-in-575,757.
Drawing Schedules
The Ohio Lottery conducts drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 twice daily at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. The Rolling Cash 5 drawing takes place each night at 7:35 p.m. The Classic Lotto draws are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:05 p.m. The Lucky for Life game draws each night at 10:30 p.m. The Powerball draws occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m., while the Mega Millions draws are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m.
Recent Lottery Wins in Ohio
Ohio has seen several significant lottery wins recently. One ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Northeast Ohio. Additionally, a winning ticket worth $1 million was sold in California. Last year, a big winner included a ticket sold at GetGo in Macedonia that hit the jackpot worth $252.6 million during the April 19 drawing. Another notable win was a $100,000 prize from an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Northeast Ohio. The ticket was purchased at Marion Drive Thru and Besta Fasta Pizza in Mansfield, located at 289 Marion Avenue. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28%, the winner will take home approximately $72,000. The winner’s name has not been released.
Combined Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots
The combined jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have surpassed the half-billion mark for the weekend lottery draws. The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $358 million for Friday, August 2, 2024, while the Powerball jackpot is estimated at $171 million for Saturday, August 3, 2024. The Classic Lotto jackpot for Saturday is $13.7 million.
Thursday’s Winning Ohio Lottery Numbers
The winning numbers for Thursday’s Ohio Lottery draws were as follows: Pick 3 evening: 252 (midday: 124), Pick 4 evening: 7527 (midday: 9554), Pick 5 evening: 33176 (midday: 34451), Rolling Cash 5: 5-6-23-28-30, and Lucky for Life: 3-25-36-41-42 with a Lucky Ball number of 14.
Prize Information and Odds of Winning
The Pick 3 game offers winners $500 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning at 1-in-1,000. The Pick 4 game provides a prize of $5,000 for a $1 straight bet, with odds of winning at 1-in-10,000. The Rolling Cash 5 jackpot is $120,000 for hitting all five numbers, with odds of winning at 1-in-575,757. The Classic Lotto draws on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 7:05 p.m., with odds of winning the jackpot with a $1 ticket at 1-in-13,983,816. The Lucky for Life game draws each night at 10:30 p.m., with odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket at 1-in-30,821,472. The Powerball draws on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m., with odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket at 1-in-292,201,338. The Mega Millions draws on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m., with odds of winning the jackpot with a $2 ticket at 1-in-302,575,350.
Additional Information and Disclaimers
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Conclusion
Ohio has seen a flurry of lottery activity recently, with significant jackpots and numerous winners. The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to grow, offering exciting opportunities for players. With various games and drawing schedules, there are plenty of chances to win big. Whether you’re playing Pick 3, Pick 4, Rolling Cash 5, or any other Ohio Lottery game, the odds and prizes are enticing. Stay tuned for the next drawings and keep an eye on the official Ohio Lottery site for the latest updates and information.
