Two Powerball Winner Tickets Sold in Ohio Claim $50,000 Each in Oct. 1 Drawing

Two Powerball winner tickets sold in Ohio have made their lucky owners $50,000 richer after matching four out of five numbers plus the Powerball in the Wednesday, October 1 drawing. According to lottery officials, the tickets hit the game’s third-tier prize, which is awarded when players match four white balls and the red Powerball.

The wins come as Powerball continues to draw excitement nationwide. Each ticket secured a $50,000 payout — a life-changing amount for many — despite the challenging odds of one in more than 900,000 for this prize tier.

Details About the Winning Powerball Tickets

The Ohio Lottery confirmed that the two winning tickets were purchased somewhere in the state, though the exact retail locations have not been disclosed. The winning numbers for the October 1 drawing were 8, 17, 22, 28, 55, and the red Powerball number 14.

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. To win the $50,000 third-tier prize, players must match any four of the first five white numbers plus the Powerball. According to the official Powerball website, the odds of this happening are approximately 1 in 913,129.

While two lucky Ohio players struck the $50,000 prize, no one across the U.S. claimed the top jackpot in Wednesday’s drawing. As a result, the Powerball jackpot has now rolled over and is estimated to reach $195 million for the next drawing scheduled on Saturday, October 4.

Players who bought tickets in Ohio are encouraged to double-check their numbers to see if they might be one of the state’s newest winners. All Powerball prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.

Powerball Jackpot Continues to Climb

The jackpot, which has seen multiple rollovers in recent weeks, is fueling even more interest among lottery players. Large jackpots often lead to higher ticket sales, increasing the number of winners in smaller prize tiers such as $50,000 and $100.

Experts say that while the odds of hitting the jackpot — roughly 1 in 292 million — are slim, the smaller tiers like $50,000 are relatively more achievable and still offer meaningful payouts. This has led many players to stay engaged even when the jackpot grows to massive amounts.

With no jackpot winner this week, Ohio players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully. The two Powerball winner tickets show that even without the top prize, a big win is possible.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What were the winning Powerball numbers on October 1?

The winning numbers were 8, 17, 22, 28, 55, and Powerball 14.

Q2: How much did the Ohio winning tickets earn?

Each winning ticket earned $50,000 for matching four numbers plus the Powerball.

Q3: When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next Powerball drawing is on Saturday, October 4, with a jackpot estimated at $195 million.

Q4: Where in Ohio were the winning tickets sold?

The Ohio Lottery has not yet announced the exact locations where the two winning tickets were purchased.

Q5: What are the odds of winning $50,000 in Powerball?

The odds of winning the $50,000 prize are about 1 in 913,129.