What happened in Monday’s drawing

The Powerball jackpot was estimated at about $1.15 billion (annuity) for the Monday, December 15, 2025 drawing. The winning numbers were:

Because no ticket matched all six numbers, there was no jackpot winner. However, some players still landed major prizes — including tickets that matched the five white balls for $1 million (states vary by prize structure and add-ons).

Next drawing: date, time, and new jackpot estimate

With the grand prize unclaimed, the jackpot is now projected to rise to roughly $1.25 billion for the next drawing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

• Next draw: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
• Draw time: 10:59 p.m. ET (Powerball drawings run Monday / Wednesday / Saturday)
• Estimated jackpot: ~$1.25 billion (annuity)
• Estimated cash option (recent estimate around this run): about the mid-$500M range before taxes

If you want to check official game rules, draw schedules, and how prizes are paid, Powerball maintains an up-to-date explainer on its official site: Powerball.com.

Why the “cash value” is so much lower than the headline jackpot

When you see a headline figure like $1.25 billion, that’s the annuity estimate — typically paid out over many years. Winners usually get a choice:

• Annuity: the advertised jackpot amount paid over time (subject to taxes and rules)
• Lump-sum cash option: a lower amount paid upfront (also subject to taxes)

The cash option changes with interest rates and market conditions, which is why it can shift significantly during a long rollover streak.

How hard is it to win?

The reason jackpots can snowball into the billion-dollar range is simple: the odds of matching all five white balls plus the Powerball are extremely long — about 1 in 292,201,338. Even matching five numbers is rare, but it happens far more often than hitting the full jackpot.

Also worth noting: ticket cut-off times can vary by state, so the “last chance to buy” on Wednesday depends on where you are purchasing your ticket.

What to do if you’re holding a ticket

Double-check your numbers carefully and confirm results using official sources. Powerball notes that winning tickets must be redeemed in the state/jurisdiction where they were sold, and claim deadlines differ by location.