Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Soar Ahead of Weekend Drawings

Ohio Lottery results also announced for Thursday's drawings.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Feb. 7 has reached an estimated $103 million, while the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, Feb. 6 has climbed to $346 million, making it the top lottery prize this weekend. Thursday's winning Ohio Lottery numbers were also announced, including for Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Rolling Cash 5, and Lucky for Life.

Why it matters

Lottery jackpots reaching such high levels generate significant public interest and excitement, as people across Ohio and the country dream of winning life-changing sums of money. The Ohio Lottery results also provide important information for local residents on the outcomes of the state's various daily and weekly drawings.

The details

The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, Feb. 7 drawing is an estimated $103 million, while the Mega Millions jackpot for the Friday, Feb. 6 drawing has reached $346 million. Thursday's Ohio Lottery results included winning numbers for Pick 3 (evening and midday), Pick 4 (evening and midday), Pick 5 (evening and midday), Rolling Cash 5, and Lucky for Life.

  • The Saturday, Feb. 7 Powerball drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m.
  • The Friday, Feb. 6 Mega Millions drawing will take place at 11 p.m.
  • The Thursday, Feb. 6 Ohio Lottery drawings were held at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, and at 7:35 p.m. for Rolling Cash 5. The Lucky for Life drawing was held at 10:30 p.m.

The players

Powerball

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association, with drawings held three times a week.

Mega Millions

A multi-state lottery game operated by the Mega Millions consortium, with drawings held twice a week.

Ohio Lottery

The state lottery of Ohio, which offers a variety of daily and weekly drawing games as well as instant scratch-off tickets.

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The takeaway

With the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots reaching such high levels, lottery fever is sweeping across Ohio and the nation. While the odds of winning remain extremely low, the prospect of life-changing winnings continues to captivate the public's imagination.