Three Ohio players matched four of five numbers plus the Powerball in Monday night’s drawing, with one of them claiming an extra boost from the Powerplay.
Winning numbers
6, 16, 33, 40, 62 — Powerball 2 — Powerplay x2
Prizes and locations
– One ticket won $100,000 (four of five numbers + Powerball with Powerplay). That $100,000 ticket was sold at Gonzalez Grocery in Lorain.
– Two other tickets matched four of five numbers plus the Powerball and each won $50,000. The retailers for those two tickets have not yet been announced by lottery officials.
Jackpot and next drawing
No one won the $501 million jackpot. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13, with the jackpot estimated at $526 million.
What winners should do
– Sign the back of the ticket immediately to establish ownership.
– Check the Ohio Lottery website or contact the Ohio Lottery directly for official prize-claim instructions and retailer announcements.
– Keep the ticket secure until you claim the prize.
Why the Powerplay matters
Powerplay multiplies non-jackpot prizes. In this drawing the x2 multiplier doubled a $50,000 prize into $100,000 for the player who had a Powerplay on their ticket.
Short summary
Three Ohio tickets matched four of five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday night; one of those, sold at Gonzalez Grocery in Lorain, won $100,000 thanks to the Powerplay. The jackpot rolls on to an estimated $526 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
Positive note
Even when the jackpot goes unclaimed, several players can still walk away with life-changing sums. If you played, double-check your tickets now — you could be one of the winners.