Powerball jackpot rises over $1 billion for the September 1 drawing: How to claim prize if you have a winning ticket

The Powerball jackpot has increased to $1.1 billion ahead of the next drawing on Monday (September 1, 2025), with the cash value payout being $498.4 million. Powerball will be drawn on Labor Day despite it being a national holiday. The next Powerball drawing will take place Monday, September 1, at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The drawings are broadcast live at those times and also streamed live on the Powerball website.

Where are lottery and Powerball tickets sold in Ohio?

All those who wish to try their luck can purchase tickets at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. There are some airport terminals that also may sell lottery tickets.

Powerball drawings: Here's how to claim your prize if you have a winning ticket

According to the Ohio Lottery, the person with a jackpot ticket should take these steps. It is pertinent to mention that Powerball tickets do expire, and in Ohio, you must claim your prize within 180 days of the drawing date.

• The original winning ticket is necessary to claim the prize. Tickets purchased in Ohio can only be cashed in Ohio.
• The person who wins the jackpot has the option to select either 30 annual payments or the cash option.
• If you win up to $599: Present your ticket to any Ohio Lottery retailer for validation and immediate prize payment.
• Winnings from $600 to $5,000: Present your ticket to any Ohio Lottery retailer for validation and receive a pay-to-bearer receipt and a claim form for check processing. Present the pay-to-bearer receipt and completed claim form to an authorized bank cashing location and receive payment the same day.
• Over $5,000: Present your ticket to an Ohio Lottery office for validation and check processing.
• You must validate and cash your winning ticket within 180 days of the drawing date.