Powerball accumulates US$ 1.6 billion for this Monday’s draw after no winner
The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated mark of US$1.6 billion for the draw scheduled for this Monday, December 22, 2025. Nenhum ticket matched all six numbers in the contest on Saturday, December 20, which caused the new rollover. The single payment amount is approximately US$735.3 million.
This prize ranks as the fourth largest in the history of Powerball and the fifth among American lotteries. The draw takes place at 10:59 pm Costa Leste time of Estados Unidos, equivalent to 0:59 am on Tuesday Brasília time. Ticket sales are growing across the country as the value attracts more participants.
Numbers drawn on Saturday
The numbers drawn in Saturday’s contest were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, with red Powerball 20. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.
Although no one won the jackpot, eight tickets matched the five white numbers and won $1 million each. Dois of these tickets were sold in Michigan, and the rest in states such as Califórnia, Flórida, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Ohio.
- $1 million winning tickets: Califórnia (1), Flórida (1), Iowa (1), Massachusetts (1),
- Smaller prizes: Mais of 140 tickets won values between US$50,000 and US$150,000 with Power Play.
Winner payment options
The winner can opt for an annualized payment of US$1.6 billion, distributed in 30 increasing installments over 29 years. Alternativamente, receives a cash value of approximately US$735.3 million, before federal and state taxes.
Taxes significantly reduce the final amount depending on the winner’s state of residence. Powerball is played in 45 states, in addition to Washington D.C., Porto Rico and Ilhas Virgens Americanas.
How to participate in Powerball
Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Players choose five white numbers from 1 to 69 and one red number Powerball from 1 to 26.
The Power Play option, for an additional US$1, multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times. The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Biggest jackpots in history
This jackpot joins the list of the biggest prizes in Powerball.
- US$ 2.04 billion – Novembro of 2022, Califórnia.
- US$ 1.787 billion – Setembro of 2025, Missouri and Texas.
- US$ 1.765 billion – Outubro of 2023, Califórnia.
- US$ 1.60 billion – Estimado for December 2025.
This is the second jackpot above US$1 billion in 2025. The previous one was won in September.
Lottery sales and impact
Ticket sales increase considerably with high jackpots. The resources generated benefit educational programs and other public initiatives in participating states.
More than half of sales remain in the states where tickets are purchased. Desde 1992, Powerball contributed billions to social causes in the Estados Unidos.
Other recent awards
The last Powerball jackpot was won in September 2025, split between Missouri and Texas. Desde then, there were more than 40 draws without a winner of the main prize.
Secondary prizes continue to be distributed regularly. In Saturday’s draw, thousands of tickets won lower values.
Rules and odds
To win the jackpot, you must match all six numbers. Prêmios minors are paid for partial combinations.
The general odds of winning any prize are around 1 in 25. Bilhetes can be purchased up until just before the draw time at authorized points.
Expectations for the draw
Millions of players await this Monday’s contest. The draw is broadcast live on the official Powerball website and partner channels.
If there is no winner again, the prize will continue to roll over to the next contest.
