If your numbers match the numbers drawn perfectly, you've won! If they match partially, you may have won - check your lottery's official payout rules for more information.Tickets purchased after this point count towards the next draw. X Research source The cutoff for each draw is at 7:00 PM on the day of the draw. For instance, for the Powerball, drawings occur every Wednesday and Saturday at about 7:59 PM Pacific Time.Drawing results are displayed on official lottery websites and, for small local lotteries, sometimes on public access television. Different lotteries have their drawing at different dates and times - you can find the next drawing for your lottery by asking the clerk at your preferred retailer or checking your lottery's official website. Now, all you need to do is wait for the next official drawing. When you've purchased your set of numbers and have your ticket with you, you can leave.