Powerball accumulates Jackpot at US$ 1.25 billion and next draw takes place this Wednesday
The Powerball draw held on Monday, December 15, 2025, did not record a winner of the main prize. The numbers drawn were 23, 35, 59, 63 and 68, with red Powerball 2 and Power Play multiplier of 4x. This brought the jackpot to an estimated US$1.25 billion, with an option to pay in cash up to US$572.1 million before taxes.
The next draw takes place this Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:59 pm Costa Leste time. Essa accumulation represents the sixth largest prize in the history of Powerball and the second largest of 2025.
Despite the absence of a jackpot winner, the draw distributed secondary prizes. Dois tickets sold at Arizona and Califórnia matched the five white balls and won US$1 million each.
Recently drawn numbers
The accumulation streak began after the last winner in September. Naquele month, two tickets shared US$1.787 billion, the second largest prize ever recorded.
- Draw for Saturday, December 13th: numbers 1, 28, 31, 57 and 58, with Powerball 16.
- Draw for Monday, December 15th: numbers 23, 35, 59, 63 and 68, with Powerball 2.
This series marks 43 consecutive draws without a top prize winner. The previous record for accumulations was recently tied.
Available award options
Players choose between an annuity of 30 increasing annual payments or a single lump sum payment. Most winners opt for the second option, despite the significant reduction after federal and state taxes.
The probability of matching all six numbers remains at 1 in 292.2 million. Bilhetes costs $2, with an additional option of Power Play for an additional $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
Biggest historical prizes
Powerball has recorded 13 jackpots over $1 billion in its history. Dez of these have occurred since 2021, reflecting format changes that favor larger accumulations.
The biggest prizes include:
- US$2.04 billion in November 2022, at Califórnia.
- US$1.787 billion in September 2025, divided between Missouri and Texas.
- The current US$1.25 billion ranks as the sixth largest.
These announced values refer to the estimated annual fee. The rapid growth is due to the lack of winners and the increase in ticket sales.
Rules for participating in the draws
Drawings take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 pm ET. Bilhetes are sold in 45 American states, in addition to Distrito, Colúmbia, Porto Rico and Ilhas Virgens.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. The Power Play option multiplies secondary prizes up to 10 times, depending on the jackpot value.
Sales and prize distribution
Ticket sales increase significantly with billion-dollar jackpots. Parte of revenue goes to public causes in participating states.
Secondary prizes range from $4 to $2 million with Power Play. In the last draw, dozens of tickets won amounts such as US$50,000 and US$200,000.
Recent accumulations in the year
2025 has recorded two billion-dollar jackpots so far. The first occurred in September, and the current one is quickly approaching records.
The current sequence of 44 draws in the next contest sets a new record for accumulations in a cycle. Especialistas attribute this to the game design that prioritizes bigger prizes.
Next draw in details
Wednesday’s drawing offers an estimated $1.25 billion. Vencedores receive immediate payment followed by annual installments if they choose an annuity.
The lottery warns against responsible gambling, especially with high values around the holidays.
History of big winners
Past winners often choose to remain anonymous where permitted. Casos include splitting prizes between multiple tickets, as in the September jackpot.
The biggest single prize remains 2022’s Califórnia. Acumulações billionaires have become more frequent in recent years.
Odds and game mechanics
Hitting the jackpot requires an exact combination of six numbers. Overall Probabilidades of any prize is 1 in 24.9.
Changes to the format since 2015 have increased the range of numbers to generate larger jackpots less frequently.
