Charlotte, December 23, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $1.7 billion for the next drawing on Christmas Eve, following no winners in the last drawing. This figure marks the fourth largest Powerball jackpot and the fifth largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history. Recent draws accumulated 46 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, setting a record. Players nationwide are eagerly checking their tickets as many secured substantial winnings despite the jackpot eluding them.
Charlotte – The anticipation for a life-changing Powerball jackpot continues to build across the nation as no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing held on Monday, December 22, 2025. This outcome has propelled the estimated grand prize to a staggering $1.7 billion for the upcoming Wednesday, December 24, 2025, drawing, which falls on Christmas Eve.
The estimated cash option for this monumental jackpot stands at $781.3 million, before taxes. This marks the fourth largest Powerball jackpot and the fifth largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history.
Recent Powerball Drawing Details
The winning numbers drawn on Monday, December 22, 2025, were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with the Powerball number being 7. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2x. Despite no one claiming the top prize, thousands of players nationwide still secured significant winnings.
Notable Prize Wins Across States
Several fortunate players matched five white balls, earning $1 million prizes. These winning tickets were sold in multiple states including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Michigan saw two such winners. In California, where prize amounts are pari-mutuel and depend on ticket sales and the number of winners, there was also a winner matching five white balls, with the prize amount varying from fixed prizes.
Specifically in Ohio, one ticket claimed a $1 million prize by matching all five white balls, and three other tickets won $100,000 each. Beyond these large payouts, many smaller prizes were distributed, ranging from $4 to $50,000 or more, depending on the number of matched balls and whether the Power Play option was selected.
Jackpot’s Historic Climb
The current jackpot run has now extended to 46 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, setting a new record for the most drawings in a single jackpot cycle. The jackpot was last won on September 6, 2025, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion prize. This marks only the second time in Powerball’s history that there have been back-to-back jackpots exceeding $1 billion.
How Powerball Works
Powerball is a nationwide lottery game played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Each ticket costs $2.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million. A jackpot winner has two options for receiving their prize: a single lump-sum cash payment or an annuity option, which consists of one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year. Both options are subject to taxes.
Players are reminded to check their tickets carefully, even if they did not win the jackpot, as there are many other prize tiers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What were the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, December 22, 2025?
- The winning numbers for Monday, December 22, 2025, were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with the Powerball number being 7. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.
- Was there a jackpot winner in the December 22, 2025 Powerball drawing?
- No, there was no jackpot winner in the Powerball drawing held on Monday, December 22, 2025.
- What is the estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing?
- The estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing is $1.7 billion (annuity option).
- When is the next Powerball drawing?
- The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
- What is the cash option for the current $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot?
- The cash option for the current $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot is an estimated $781.3 million, before taxes.
- How many states participate in Powerball?
- Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
- The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.
Key Features of the Powerball Jackpot
| Feature | Details | Geographic Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Latest Drawing Date | Monday, December 22, 2025 | Nationwide |
| Latest Winning Numbers | 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 (White Balls), 7 (Powerball) | Nationwide |
| Power Play Multiplier (Latest Drawing) | 2x | Nationwide |
| Current Estimated Jackpot (Annuity) | $1.7 billion | Nationwide |
| Current Estimated Cash Option | $781.3 million | Nationwide |
| Next Drawing Date | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Nationwide |
| Jackpot Rank (Powerball History) | 4th largest | Nationwide |
| Jackpot Rank (U.S. Lottery History) | 5th largest | Nationwide |
| Odds of Winning Jackpot | 1 in 292.2 million | Nationwide |
| Ticket Price | $2 | Nationwide |
| Participating Jurisdictions | 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands | Nationwide |
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