Ohio's Powerball Night: Big Wins and Missed Jackpots

Saturday, March 15, 2025, was a night of mixed fortunes for Ohio's Powerball players. The jackpot of $378 million was not won, but the state still celebrated thousands of other winners. The winning numbers were 12, 28, 33, 36, 54, and Powerball 5. The Power Play option was 3x. The Ohio Lottery reported a variety of winners across the state. There were 17 winners who each took home $300, 34 winners with $100 each, 534 winners with $21 each, 6, 413 winners with $12 each, 1, 024 winners with $7 each, and a whopping 12, 584 winners with $4 each. These winners might not have hit the jackpot, but they still had something to celebrate. The excitement wasn't just in Ohio. A ticket worth $2 million was sold in Texas, and another worth $1 million was sold in Massachusetts. These big wins show that the Powerball can bring big money to lucky players across the country. The jackpot for the next drawing, set for Monday, March 17 at 10:59 p. m. , has climbed to $398 million. This prize has a cash option worth $185. 7 million. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292, 201, 338. This is slightly better than the odds for Mega Millions, which are one in 302, 575, 350. The odds of hitting a $1 million winning ticket in Powerball are one in 11, 688, 053. 52. These odds might seem daunting, but they don't stop people from trying their luck. Northeast Ohio had a big Powerball winner in 2023. A lucky ticket sold at a GetGo in Macedonia hit the jackpot worth $252. 6 million during the April 19 drawing. This win shows that big jackpots are possible, even in smaller communities. The excitement of the lottery continues to draw players, hoping to be the next big winner.