Recent Powerball Drawing Results
The Monday, December 22, 2025, Powerball draw produced numbers 03 – 18 – 36 – 41 – 54, Powerball 07, and Power Play multiplier x2. No one matched all six for the jackpot, which was estimated at $1.6 billion prior to the draw.
Match 5 winners (no Powerball) numbered nine across multiple states, each securing $1 million. Smaller prizes included 135 players winning $50,000 with Match 4 + Powerball, and thousands more taking home $100, $7, or $4 prizes. In Maryland, 87,845 winners collected various amounts.
This draw's lack of a jackpot winner continues a streak of 46 consecutive rollovers, setting a new record for the longest Powerball jackpot run at 47 draws entering Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Jackpot Breakdown
The next Powerball drawing on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, boasts an estimated annuity jackpot of $1,700,000,000 and cash value of $781,300,000. Historically, Powerball has crowned jackpot winners once on Christmas Eve (2011) and four times on Christmas Day.
Tickets cost $2 and are available in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 11 p.m. ET. The odds of hitting the grand prize remain steep at 1 in 292.2 million, yet jackpots have ballooned due to high sales and no top winners.
Past massive wins include a $2.04 billion jackpot in California in 2022 and a $1.787 billion split in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025. Winners opt for immediate lump sum or 30 graduated annuity payments.
Powerball History and Player Impact
Launched in 1992, Powerball has evolved with slimmer odds and larger prizes over time. Recent trends show jackpots exceeding $1 billion more frequently, driven by matrix changes and ticket sales. The current cycle's growth reflects widespread participation.
For winners, prizes are subject to federal and state taxes. A sole jackpot claimant faces life-changing wealth but must plan carefully. Lower prizes provide immediate boosts, funding holidays or debts for everyday players.
As Christmas nears, the $1.7 billion prize fuels dreams globally, though available primarily to U.S. players. Online platforms like Lotto.com enable easy purchases, amplifying reach.