UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has surged to an astonishing $1.6 billion ahead of the drawing on December 22, 2025. This prize marks the fourth largest lottery jackpot ever offered in the United States, capturing the attention of millions.
Just announced, the winning numbers for the latest drawing are 3-18-36-41-54, with the Powerball being 7. If a single ticket matches all six numbers, the lucky winner could walk away with a staggering cash prize estimated at $735.3 million.
This jackpot has been rolling since September 6, 2025, when two winners triumphed against odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The excitement surrounding this jackpot is palpable, especially after a year that has already seen three major Powerball wins:
- $1.8 billion in September 2025
- $526.5 million awarded in California in March
- $328.5 million won in Oregon in January
As the drawing approaches at 10:59 p.m. ET, players across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are rushing to check their tickets. Tickets are priced at $2 each, making it an affordable chance at life-changing wealth.
The Powerball lottery has consistently delivered massive jackpots, with all seven of the largest wins exceeding $1 billion. Here are the top contenders:
- $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 – CA
- $1.8 billion – September 6, 2025 – MO, TX
- $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 – CA
- $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
- $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
- $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
- $842.4 million – January 1, 2024 – MI
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – WI
- $758.7 million – August 23, 2017 – MA
As millions dream of what they would do with such a fortune, the urgency is palpable. Will you be the next Powerball winner? Check your tickets and stay tuned for the results!
