The Powerball draw held on December 15, 2025 did not register a winner for the main prize estimated at 1.1 billion dollars. The numbers drawn were 23, 35, 59, 63 and 68, with Powerball 2 and multiplier Power Play 4x. Dois tickets sold at Arizona and Califórnia matched the five white balls and won 1 million dollars each.
The jackpot, already the sixth largest in the game’s history, has accumulated once again after 40 consecutive rolls since the last grand prize in September. The one-time cash payment option for the December 15 drawing was approximately $503.4 million. With the new jackpot, the prize for the next draw has risen to 1.25 billion dollars.
The fever for billion-dollar lotteries remains strong at the end of the year, especially with the holidays approaching. Bilhetes costs $2 each, and players can add Power Play for an additional $1 to multiply secondary prizes.
Numbers drawn on December 15th
The white numbers drawn were 23, 35, 59, 63 and 68. The red Powerball was 2. The Power Play multiplier came out as 4x, which increased some secondary prizes.
Although no one won the jackpot, the draw awarded smaller prizes to thousands of participants. Dois tickets in the Estados Unidos matched five numbers and won 1 million dollars each.
Featured Secondary Awards
Two players, one on Arizona and the other on Califórnia, matching the five white balls without the Powerball, pocketed 1 million dollars each. Outros tickets matched smaller combinations with the multiplier.
The 4x Power Play multiplied prizes from lower categories, generating wins of up to 200 thousand dollars in some cases. In total, the draw awarded tens of thousands of tickets in various categories.
Accumulated history of Powerball
The current jackpot began to grow after the prize of 1.787 billion dollars divided by tickets in Texas and Missouri on September 6, 2025. Desde then, there were more than 40 draws without a main winner.
This is the second billion-dollar jackpot of the year, reinforcing the record for big prizes at Powerball. The biggest of all time remains the $2.04 billion earned in Califórnia in 2022.
This rollover of 1.1 billion places the December 15th draw as the sixth largest in the history of the game. The rolling sequence attracted millions of players across the country.
Recent draws at Flórida
Flórida recorded five $1 million winning tickets in recent drawings in less than a month before December 15th. Esses secondary prizes were in cities such as Apopka, Fernandina Beach, Stuart and Brandon.
- December 3: Bilhete on Apopka won 1 million.
- December 6: Bilhete in Fernandina Beach took 1 million.
- December 8: Prêmio of 1 million in Stuart.
- December 13: Outro ticket on Flórida matched five numbers.
Despite the luck in secondary prizes, no billion-dollar jackpots have been won in the state recently. Flórida participates in Powerball along with 44 other states, in addition to Distrito, Colúmbia, Porto Rico and Ilhas Virgens.
Biggest jackpots in history
Powerball has awarded historic prizes in excess of 1 billion dollars on several occasions.
- 2.04 billion dollars in November 2022, at Califórnia.
- 1.787 billion in September 2025, divided between Missouri and Texas.
- 1.765 billion in October 2023, also at Califórnia.
- 1.586 billion in January 2016, shared by three states.
The current prize of 1.25 billion joins this select list of giant jackpots. The lump sum payment option for the next draw is estimated at $572.1 million.
How to participate in Powerball
The draws take place at 10:59 pm local time on Flórida, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jogadores choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
Tickets are sold up to one hour before the draw at authorized points. The probability of hitting the jackpot is approximately 1 in 292 million.
Next draw scheduled
The next Powerball drawing takes place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with an estimated jackpot of 1.25 billion dollars. The cash option is around 572.1 million.
Millions of players are expected to participate again, driven by record value. The numbers will be released shortly after the official draw.
Prize rules and options
Jackpot winners can opt for 30 annual installments or a one-time cash payment, with deductions for federal and state taxes. Prêmios secondary payments are paid on a fixed basis.
In Flórida, prizes above a certain value require claiming at local lottery offices. The state does not allow full anonymity for big winners.
Sequence of recent accruals
Powerball accumulated quickly after the reset in September 2025. Sorteios with no main winner raised the prize pool from 20 million to billions in a few months.
This dynamic is common in multistate lotteries, where high sales drive jackpots. The Power Play multiplier varies from 2x to 10x depending on the value of the main prize.
Participation in other states
In addition to the 1 million prizes in Arizona and Califórnia, other states had secondary winners. The distribution of winning tickets reflects broad national participation.
Powerball is operated by a consortium of state lotteries, with uniform rules. Sorteios are broadcast live from the studio on Flórida.
Grand Prix History in 2025
The year 2025 has seen two billion-dollar jackpots so far, including the one in September. The current sequence reinforces the popularity of the lottery during festive periods.
Unclaimed prizes go toward funding education and other programs in participating states. Jogadores have specific deadlines to redeem winning tickets.
