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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.6 Billion for December 22 Drawing

The Powerball jackpot reaches $1.6 billion for the December 22, 2025 drawing after no winner on Saturday. Details on drawing time, ticket costs, and winning numbers.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.6 Billion for December 22 Drawing

Following Saturday's Powerball drawing without a jackpot winner, the upcoming lottery prize has grown to become the fourth-largest in Powerball's history and the fifth-biggest overall among U.S. lottery games.

Next Powerball Drawing Details

The next opportunity to win will be on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Drawing Time and Viewing Information

The Powerball drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET, Dec. 22, 2025. Live coverage can be accessed through the official Powerball website.

Current Jackpot Amount

Monday's Powerball drawing features a jackpot worth $1.60 billion, with an alternative cash payment option of $735.3 million.

Previous Drawing Results

Saturday's winning numbers were 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, with the Powerball number being 20. The Power Play multiplier was 3x.

Ticket Purchase Information

Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Players may add the Power Play feature for an extra $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes, or include Double Play for another $1 for a secondary chance at $10 million.

Prize Requirements

To receive any prize, players must match at least the Powerball number, which awards $4. Matching additional numbers increases prize amounts, with full details available on the Powerball website.

Recent Mega Millions Update

Friday's Mega Millions drawing produced winning numbers of 1, 11, 27, 39, 59, and Mega Ball 18. The next Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, is estimated at $100 million, with a cash alternative of $45.5 million.

2025 Powerball Jackpot Winners

This year has seen several significant Powerball wins, including: $328.5 million in Oregon on January 18; $526.5 million in California on March 29; $167.3 million in Kentucky on April 26; $204.5 million in California on June 1; and $1.787 billion shared between Missouri and Texas on September 6.

Historical Powerball Jackpots

The all-time top Powerball jackpots include: $2.04 billion in California (November 7, 2022); $1.787 billion in Missouri and Texas (September 6, 2025); $1.765 billion in California (October 11, 2023); $1.60 billion scheduled for December 22, 2025; and $1.586 billion across California, Florida, and Tennessee (January 13, 2016).

Top U.S. Lottery Jackpots

The largest combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in U.S. history are: $2.04 billion Powerball (November 7, 2022); $1.787 billion Powerball (September 6, 2025); $1.765 billion Powerball (October 11, 2023); $1.602 billion Mega Millions (August 8, 2023); $1.60 billion Powerball (December 22, 2025); $1.586 billion Powerball (January 13, 2016); $1.537 billion Mega Millions (October 23, 2018); $1.35 billion Mega Millions (January 13, 2023); $1.337 billion Mega Millions (July 29, 2022); and $1.326 billion Powerball (April 6, 2024).

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