Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.25 Billion for December 17 Drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion for the upcoming drawing on December 17, 2025, after no winners were declared in the previous draw.
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.25 billion for the drawing scheduled on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, following no winners in the previous draw. This marks the second-largest Powerball prize this year, trailing only the $1.787 billion jackpot won on September 6 in Missouri and Texas.
The winning numbers from the December 15 drawing were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, with the red Powerball number 2.
Players have the option to receive the full jackpot amount through a 30-year annuity or opt for a lump-sum cash payout of approximately $572.1 million before taxes.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings are held three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.