A northeast Columbus resident is celebrating good fortune after purchasing a $1 million winning Powerball ticket at a local convenience store. Lottery officials confirmed the winning ticket was sold at Hudson Express Carryout in East Linden, marking one of two million-dollar tickets purchased in Ohio from the most recent drawing. The second Ohio ticket worth $1 million was sold at Poor Boys Kwik-Stock in Champaign County, further adding to the excitement across the state.
Saturday’s Powerball drawing created 18 new millionaires nationwide, including the two in Ohio. The winning numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 with the Powerball 17, and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. For those who came close but missed the jackpot, matching all five white balls without the Powerball resulted in the coveted $1 million prize, and Ohio players were among those lucky winners.
While the million-dollar prizes are significant, the main spotlight from Saturday’s drawing was the record-breaking jackpot. After more than three months and 42 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, two lucky ticket holders from Missouri and Texas finally matched all six numbers. They will split an estimated $1.787 billion, the second-largest lottery jackpot in United States history. Winners can choose to receive annual payments over time or opt for a lump sum cash payout, valued at approximately $826.4 million.
The Powerball has drawn national attention with its immense jackpots, attracting millions of players despite the daunting odds. The chances of winning the grand jackpot are about one in 292.2 million, while the odds of winning $1 million by matching all five white balls stand at one in 11,688,053. Statistically, the overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 24.87, which helps explain why so many players continue to test their luck.
In Ohio, lottery excitement continues to grow as more winners emerge across different games. Recent prize stories include a $1 million win from a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, a $2 million win from a Cashword scratch-off, a $3.5 million Classic Lotto winner in Delaware, and a $10 million Extreme Millions ticket sold in Cincinnati. Earlier this year, another Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Reynoldsburg, further highlighting the frequent success of Ohio lottery players.
Saturday’s historic jackpot victory now resets the Powerball to its base prize of $20 million for the next drawing scheduled on Monday, September 8. Players across Ohio and the nation are expected to continue purchasing tickets, motivated by the dream of securing life-changing winnings.
For the northeast Columbus convenience store where the winning ticket was sold, this moment also brings recognition and pride. Hudson Express Carryout now joins a list of retailers that have sold large winning tickets, a status that often draws more customers in the hope of repeating history. Similarly, the Champaign County store where the second Ohio million-dollar ticket was sold will be celebrated locally as another lucky location.
The $1 million wins serve as reminders that even without hitting the jackpot, life-changing prizes are possible. While only two players took home the billion-dollar jackpot, 18 people across the country, including the two in Ohio, are now millionaires thanks to the same drawing. The news has spread quickly throughout Columbus and beyond, energizing lottery enthusiasts and fueling anticipation for future drawings.
As the Powerball resets, the lottery once again becomes a game of patience and persistence. For many players, stories like these offer inspiration, proving that winning big is always possible, even if the odds are steep. Whether in Columbus, Champaign County, or elsewhere in the United States, lottery players will continue to take their chances, hoping the next set of numbers finally aligns in their favor.
