Powerball Numbers for August 20: $643M Jackpot Unclaimed, Big Wins in Ohio Revealed

It was a night of near-misses and unexpected wins as the $643 million Powerball jackpot remained untouched following the drawing on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Despite no one claiming the massive grand prize, several Ohio residents struck gold with impressive secondary winnings—including a $1 million ticket sold in Northeast Ohio.

According to the Ohio Lottery, the winning Powerball numbers drawn were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, with a Powerball of 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x. While no player hit the jackpot, the draw still created thousands of winners across the Buckeye State, demonstrating once again that even non-jackpot Powerball tickets can deliver life-changing rewards.

What Are the Powerball Numbers and Key Wins from August 20?

The August 20 Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $643 million. As no tickets matched all six numbers, the jackpot will roll over to an estimated $700 million for the next drawing scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. The cash option for the upcoming draw stands at a staggering $316.3 million.

While the main prize remained unclaimed, there were notable wins in Ohio, including:

• $1 Million Prize: A ticket sold at a Circle K in Seville matched five numbers, narrowly missing the Powerball.

• $100,000 Prizes (2): One ticket sold at Vine Street Tobacco & Beverage in Willoughby, and another at Kroger in Sylvania.

• $50,000 Prize (1): Another lucky ticket snagged a substantial five-figure payout.

Thousands of smaller prizes were also claimed throughout Ohio:

• 27 tickets won $200

• 57 tickets won $100

• 725 tickets won $14

• 1,680 tickets won $7

• 9,838 tickets won $8

• 21,996 tickets won $4

How Has Ohio Been Winning Big in 2025?

Ohio has become a surprising hotspot for lottery luck this year. Alongside Wednesday’s winners, residents have seen repeated success across various scratch-offs and draw games in 2025:

• April 18: A Mega Millions ticket sold at Giant Eagle in South Euclid hit the $112 million jackpot.

• Rolling Cash 5: Notable jackpots included $130,000 in Uniontown (June 9), $110,000 in Cleveland (April 30), and $180,000 in Mayfield Heights (March 2).

• Powerball Wins:

  • March 29: $1 million in Warrensville Heights

  • March 22: $150,000 in Troy

  • March 8: $150,000 in Brook Park

  • Jan. 15: $1 million in Reynoldsburg

  • Jan. 8: $1 million in Conneaut

• Scratch-Offs:

  • VIP Millions: $1 million wins in Akron, Massillon, Randolph, Canal Winchester, Austintown, and Canton

  • Feeling Lucky: $300,000 in Atwater

  • Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 25X & 100X: Multiple $150,000 winners

  • Extreme Millions: $10 million win in Cincinnati

This streak of Ohio lottery luck highlights the state’s prominence in recent nationwide draws and the wide range of winning opportunities—proving it’s not always about the jackpot.

What Are the Odds and What’s Next?

Powerball officials emphasize the astronomical odds of winning the top prize—1 in 292,201,338—making every win, big or small, a feat of sheer fortune. The odds of winning a $1 million prize are approximately 1 in 11.7 million.

With the jackpot now climbing to $700 million, excitement is building for Saturday’s draw. Whether you’re a regular player or an occasional ticket-buyer, the growing prize pool and recent local wins make now a compelling time to play.

The next Powerball drawing takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased up to one hour before the drawing in participating states.

Bold Highlights:

• Powerball numbers drawn: 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, Powerball: 5, Power Play: 3x

• $1 million winning ticket sold in Seville, Ohio

• $643 million jackpot rolls over to $700 million

• Ohio’s year-to-date 2025 lottery wins span Powerball, Mega Millions, Rolling Cash 5, and scratch-off games

Stay alert: Always check your tickets, even for small prizes—Ohio’s recent wave of winners proves anything is possible.

For your information:

What are the winning Powerball numbers for August 20, 2025?
The numbers were 31, 59, 62, 65, 68, with a Powerball of 5 and Power Play of 3x.

Was there a Powerball jackpot winner on August 20?
No. The $643 million jackpot went unclaimed, increasing the next jackpot to $700 million.

Where was the $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Ohio?
The winning $1 million ticket was sold at a Circle K in Seville, Northeast Ohio.

How many Powerball winners were there in Ohio?
Ohio reported 2 winners of $100,000, 1 winner of $50,000, and thousands of smaller prize winners.

What’s the next Powerball jackpot amount?
The next jackpot is estimated at $700 million, with a cash option of $316.3 million.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, while the odds of winning $1 million are 1 in 11,688,053.52.