After the latest drawing on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Powerball jackpot has soared to an impressive $1.6 billion, with a cash option valued at $735.3 million. This remarkable sum marks the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, underscoring the game’s ongoing popularity and the excitement surrounding its massive prize offerings.
The forthcoming drawing on December 22 will be notable as it will be the 46th in this exceptional jackpot cycle, a record for the Powerball game. Earlier this year, the jackpot first surpassed the $1 billion mark, further highlighting a trend of substantial winnings. Just this fall, the jackpot peaked at $1.787 billion during the September 6 drawing, which became the second highest in the game’s history, with winning tickets purchased in Missouri and Texas.
Recalling 2023, players witnessed remarkable jackpots exceeding a billion dollars: one valued at $1.08 billion on July 19 and another at $1.76 billion on October 11, both claimed by winners in California.
The winning numbers for the December 22 drawing were 3-18-36-41-54, with the Powerball being 7 and a Power Play multiplier of 2X. As for the previous drawing on December 20, the numbers drawn were 4-5-28-52-69, with the Powerball at 20 (Power Play 3X). While no grand prize winner emerged from that drawing, multiple Match 5 tickets were sold, resulting in $1 million prizes for players in Michigan and other states including California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Ohio.
Looking ahead, the next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, at 10:59 p.m. ET. For those wishing to try their luck, ticket sales in Delaware close at 9:45 p.m. ET on drawing days, while New Jersey and Pennsylvania allow purchases until 9:59 p.m.
Powerball tickets are available for $2 each, and players can choose their numbers either manually or through a quick-pick option. The game’s structure offers several prize-winning possibilities, including a grand prize for matching five white balls and one red Powerball, with various other combinations available for smaller cash prizes.
With exciting opportunities awaiting participants, the current Powerball frenzy carries a hopeful excitement as players dream of striking it rich in the coming draws. The allure of such massive jackpots continues to draw players into the game, fostering a spirit of anticipation and possibility.