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    Ohio (OH) Lottery
    Drawing Times & Schedule

    Ohio Lottery drawings run every day from 12:29 PM to 11:15 PM ET, 64 a week across 8 draw games. Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM, and Mega Millions Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM. Ticket sales close 4 minutes to an hour before each drawing.

    Ohio Lottery Drawing Schedule & Cutoff Times

    Every game's draw days and times, and the cut-off for buying tickets before each drawing

    • Powerball logo

      Powerball

      Mon, Wed and Sat
      • Mon, Wed and Sat10:59 PMSales close 10:00 PM
    • Mega Millions logo

      Mega Millions

      Tue and Fri
      • Tue and Fri11:00 PMSales close 10:45 PM
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    • Millionaire for Life logo

      Millionaire for Life

      Every day
      • Draw time11:15 PMSales close 10:15 PM
    • Classic Lotto logo

      Classic Lotto

      Mon, Wed and Sat
      • Mon, Wed and Sat7:05 PMSales close 7:00 PM
    • Rolling Cash 5 logo

      Rolling Cash 5

      Every day
      • Draw time7:05 PMSales close 7:00 PM
    • Pick 5 logo

      Pick 5

      Every day
      • Midday12:29 PMSales close 12:25 PM
      • Evening7:29 PMSales close 7:25 PM
    • Pick 4 logo

      Pick 4

      Every day
      • Midday12:29 PMSales close 12:25 PM
      • Evening7:29 PMSales close 7:25 PM
    • Pick 3 logo

      Pick 3

      Every day
      • Midday12:29 PMSales close 12:25 PM
      • Evening7:29 PMSales close 7:25 PM

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers about the Ohio Lottery

    What time is the Ohio Lottery drawing?
    Powerball: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM. Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM. Millionaire for Life: every day at 11:15 PM. Classic Lotto: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:05 PM. Rolling Cash 5: every day at 7:05 PM. Pick 5, Pick 4 and Pick 3: every day at 12:29 PM and 7:29 PM. All times are ET.
    What time can you buy lottery tickets in Ohio today?
    Until each drawing's cut-off. Ticket sales close 4 minutes to an hour before the drawing: Powerball at 10:00 PM; Mega Millions at 10:45 PM; Millionaire for Life at 10:15 PM; Classic Lotto at 7:00 PM; Rolling Cash 5 at 7:00 PM; Pick 5 at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM; Pick 4 at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM; Pick 3 at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM (ET). A ticket bought after the cut-off is for the next drawing.
    What days are the Ohio Lottery drawings?
    There are Ohio Lottery drawings every day of the week, Sundays included. Drawn every day: Millionaire for Life, Rolling Cash 5, Pick 5, Pick 4 and Pick 3. On set days: Powerball on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Mega Millions on Tuesday and Friday; Classic Lotto on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
    What time is the Powerball drawing in Ohio?
    Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 10:00 PM, 59 minutes before.
    What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Ohio?
    Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 10:45 PM, 15 minutes before.
    What time is the Millionaire for Life drawing in Ohio?
    Millionaire for Life is drawn every day at 11:15 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 10:15 PM, an hour before.
    What time is the Classic Lotto drawing in Ohio?
    Classic Lotto is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:05 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 7:00 PM, 5 minutes before.
    What time is the Rolling Cash 5 drawing in Ohio?
    Rolling Cash 5 is drawn every day at 7:05 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 7:00 PM, 5 minutes before.
    What time is the Pick 5 drawing in Ohio?
    Pick 5 is drawn twice a day, every day: Midday at 12:29 PM and Evening at 7:29 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM.
    What time is the Pick 4 drawing in Ohio?
    Pick 4 is drawn twice a day, every day: Midday at 12:29 PM and Evening at 7:29 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM.
    What time is the Pick 3 drawing in Ohio?
    Pick 3 is drawn twice a day, every day: Midday at 12:29 PM and Evening at 7:29 PM ET. Ticket sales close at 12:25 PM and 7:25 PM.

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