Powerball accumulates US$1.25 billion for draw nine days before Christmas
The Powerball jackpot reached US$1.25 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in the draw on Monday, December 15. The next contest takes place on Wednesday, December 17th, at 10:59 pm Costa Leste time.
The numbers drawn on Monday were white balls 23, 35, 59, 63 and 68, in addition to red Powerball 2. The Power Play multiplier was 4 times.
This amount represents the sixth largest prize in the history of Powerball and the second largest in 2025.
- Annual payment option: US$1.25 billion distributed in 30 installments.
- One-time payment option: Estimated at $572.1 million, before taxes.
Recently drawn numbers
The draw on Saturday, December 13th, when the prize had already exceeded US$ 1 billion, registered the numbers 1, 28, 31, 57 and 58, with Powerball 16. Nenhum ticket won the main prize on that occasion.
Two bettors on Pensilvânia and Carolina of Norte won $2 million each by matching five numbers with Power Play. Outros five tickets brought in $1 million.
In Monday’s drawing, two tickets in Arizona and Califórnia matched the five white balls and won US$1 million each. Outros smaller prizes were distributed in several states.
History of billion-dollar awards
Powerball marks only the second time consecutive jackpots exceed US$1 billion. The last jackpot was won on September 6, 2025, with $1.787 billion split between tickets in Missouri and Texas.
This was the second largest prize in the history of the lottery, behind only the US$2.04 billion won in Califórnia on November 7, 2022.
There have now been 43 consecutive draws without a winner of the main prize, marking the longest period without a winner in a single cycle of Powerball.
Payout Options and Odds
Winners choose between an annualized value of $1.25 billion or a one-time payment of about $572.1 million. Ambas options are subject to federal and state taxes.
The odds of matching all six numbers remain at 1 in 292.2 million. The game costs $2 per ticket, with an additional option of Power Play for an additional $1.
Powerball Biggest Jackpots
The lottery accumulates prizes quickly due to high demand, especially around holidays like Natal. Veja some of the highest values ever recorded:
- US$2.04 billion in 2022 at Califórnia.
- US$ 1.787 billion in 2025 in Missouri and Texas.
- US$1.586 billion in 2016 divided into three states.
- US$ 1.326 billion in 2024 at Oregon.
The current accumulated position is the sixth largest.
Secondary prize distribution
Even without a jackpot winner, Monday’s draw distributed significant prizes. Quarenta and three tickets won US$50,000, and fourteen won US$200,000 with the multiplier.
These values encourage continued player participation. Powerball operates in 45 states, in addition to Distrito of Colúmbia, Porto Rico and Ilhas Virgens Americanas.
Next draw and sales
Wednesday’s contest offers the chance to end the year with one of the biggest prizes in recent history. Ticket sales increase significantly in periods of high accruals.
Drawings take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 pm ET. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
Accumulation records
The current cycle of 43 draws without a main winner surpasses previous marks. Esse phenomenon contributes to the rapid growth of the jackpot.
The lottery allocates a portion of sales to educational and public causes in participating states. The current award draws national attention nine days before Natal.
Participation and general rules
Tickets cost $2, and the Power Play option multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times in certain cases. The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9.
Players check results on the official website or at authorized points of sale.
