A new study revealed the U.S. states that have the highest chances of winning the Powerball — and sadly, none of the tri-state area was included in the top five.

Powerball jackpot reaches $248 million after no winners on July 12, one Ohio winner got $50,000. A $2 million winner emerged in Wisconsin, and a $1 million prize was claimed in Texas. The next draw offers a cash option of $112.

More than 575,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $1 million, the lottery said.

Do you have your tickets? Saturday, July 12, Powerball lottery jackpot is worth an estimated $237 million with a cash option of $107.5 million. Saturday, July 12, Powerball numbers are 8-16-24-33-54 and Powerball 18. The Power Play was 2x. Wednesday, July 9, Powerball numbers were 5-9-25-28-69 and Powerball 5. The Power Play was 2x.

Saturday's drawing offers the largest lottery prize this weekend in Ohio, with Mega Millions at $80 million and Classic Lotto at $5.1 million.

Lottery officials said that two lottery players from Illinois are now millionaires after winning Wednesday's Powerball jackpot.

More than 415,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, the lottery said.

Powerball numbers and jackpot results for $216 million lottery drawing Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Who won? Winning numbers, next drawing, tickets and more.