On the evening of October 22, 2025, millions of hopefuls across the United States tuned in to check their lottery tickets, hearts pounding with anticipation. From the chilly Midwest to the balmy South, and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River, state lottery agencies unveiled the latest batch of winning numbers, sparking dreams of overnight fortune for players in South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and Louisiana.
Let’s start with the most widely watched draw of the night: Powerball. According to the South Dakota Lottery, the winning numbers for the October 22 Powerball draw were 18, 37, 52, 54, and 60, with a Powerball of 12 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. This same combination was confirmed by the Kansas Lottery, Louisiana Lottery, Rhode Island Lottery, Minnesota Lottery, and Virginia Lottery, underscoring the national reach and excitement of the Powerball game. Whether in Pierre, Topeka, Baton Rouge, Providence, or Richmond, players were checking their tickets, hoping for that life-changing match.
But Powerball wasn’t the only game in town. Each state offered its own array of draw games, with unique numbers and, of course, unique chances for locals to win big. In South Dakota, the Lucky For Life numbers drawn were 01, 20, 30, 37, and 46, with the Lucky Ball 01. The Lotto America draw yielded 04, 15, 28, 33, and 35, with Star Ball 06 and ASB 06. Dakota Cash numbers were 03, 04, 07, 18, and 23. As the South Dakota Lottery explains, prizes of $100 or less can be claimed at any lottery retailer, while larger prizes require a trip to the lottery office in Pierre or a mail-in claim.
Meanwhile, in Kansas, the Pick 3 game offered Midday numbers 4-2-5 and Evening numbers 4-8-0, while 2 By 2 produced Red Balls 10 and 25 and White Balls 04 and 22. Super Kansas Cash drew 03, 08, 16, 28, and 32, with a Cash Ball of 08. The Kansas Lottery reminds players that prizes up to $599 can be redeemed at any retailer, but larger wins require a visit to the headquarters in Topeka or a mail-in process. Drawings for the state’s various games are staggered throughout the day and evening, with Powerball at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and other games following their own schedules.
In Mississippi, the Match 5 numbers were 13, 17, 21, 23, and 27. The Cash 3 Midday draw resulted in 4-4-5 with a Fireball of 9, and the Evening draw was 4-9-9 with a Fireball of 3. For Cash 4, Midday numbers were 1-4-4-9 with Fireball 9, and Evening numbers 2-0-8-8 with Fireball 3. The Cash Pop game produced a Midday number of 13 and an Evening number of 15. The Mississippi Lottery specifies that winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at retailers, while larger amounts require a trip to headquarters in Flowood or a mail-in claim, with prizes of $100,000 or more needing to be claimed in person. Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
Over in Virginia, the Pick 3 Night numbers were 6-7-3 with a Fireball of 5, and the Day draw was 7-6-1 with a Fireball of 9. Pick 4 Night yielded 3-4-2-0 with Fireball 2, and the Day draw was 8-6-6-7 with Fireball 0. For Pick 5 Night, the numbers were 9-9-7-5-5 with Fireball 6, and the Day draw was 5-0-6-9-4 with Fireball 9. The Cash4Life draw produced 04, 32, 44, 47, and 54, with a Cash Ball of 02. Other games included Cash Pop and Cash 5, which drew 05, 09, 10, 19, and 26. The Virginia Lottery holds its Powerball draws at 11 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with other games following daily or weekly schedules.
Rhode Island players saw the same Powerball and Lucky For Life results as their counterparts nationwide, but also checked their Numbers game, which drew 2-1-4-2 for the Midday and 8-8-6-4 for the Evening. The Wild Money draw produced 21, 25, 33, 37, and 38, with an Extra of 15. The Rhode Island Lottery notes that prizes under $600 can be claimed at any retailer, while those $600 and above must be redeemed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. Jackpot winners for Powerball and Mega Millions have the option to choose between a lump sum or an annuitized payment over 30 years, while Lucky For Life top prize winners can opt for $1,000 a day for life or a lump sum.
In Minnesota, alongside the national Powerball numbers, the Lotto America draw matched those reported in other states: 04, 15, 28, 33, and 35, with Star Ball 06 and ASB 06. The Pick 3 numbers were 9-2-6, North 5 produced 02, 06, 12, 17, and 34, and Gopher 5 drew 18, 36, 39, 45, and 47. According to the Minnesota Lottery, tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, some airport terminals, and through the Jackpocket app in select states and territories. Drawings are scheduled throughout the week, with Powerball at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and other games at various times.
Louisiana’s Pick 3 numbers were 2-6-3, Pick 4 was 0-4-3-4, and Pick 5 came up as 1-6-0-1-8. The Easy 5 draw produced 04, 22, 26, 27, and 30, while the Lotto numbers were 05, 11, 23, 28, 34, and 41. As per the Louisiana Lottery, prizes up to $600 can be claimed at retailers, while larger prizes must be redeemed by mail or in person at the Lottery offices, with claims over $5,000 requiring an in-office visit.
For those wondering about drawing times, each state runs on its own clock. Powerball, for example, is drawn at 9:59 p.m. CT in South Dakota, Kansas, Minnesota, and Louisiana, but at 11 p.m. in Virginia and 10:59 p.m. ET in Rhode Island. Other games have daily, weekly, or even multiple daily drawings, ensuring there’s always another chance to try one’s luck.
The process for claiming prizes also varies by state, though the general rule is the bigger the prize, the more official the process. Small wins can almost always be claimed at local retailers, but once the prize crosses a certain threshold—$100 in South Dakota, $599 in Kansas, $600 in Rhode Island and Louisiana, or $600 in Mississippi—winners must mail in their ticket or present it in person at a lottery office. Top prizes, such as Powerball or Lucky For Life jackpots, typically require an in-person claim and, in some cases, a decision between a lump sum or an annuity.
With so many games, numbers, and rules, it’s easy to see why lottery fever grips the nation every week. Whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned veteran, the thrill of matching those numbers never gets old. And for those lucky enough to win, the journey from ticket to prize can be almost as exciting as the draw itself.
As the latest batch of winners steps forward to claim their prizes, the rest of us can only dream—and get ready for the next drawing.