The Colorado Lottery Powerball jackpot soars to a staggering $1.25 billion after no winner claimed the prize in Monday night’s drawing. With 43 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, the stakes keep climbing toward historic territory. The next chance to win big comes Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
🔥 Quick Facts
- $1.25 billion is the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing
- No jackpot winner in Monday’s December 15 drawing with $1.1 billion prize
- 43 drawings have passed without a jackpot winner this cycle
- Colorado sold a $500,000 winning ticket at Colorado Springs Maverik
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Monday night’s drawing produced no grand prize winner, allowing the jackpot to balloon into historic territory. The $1.25 billion jackpot now ranks as the second-largest prize amount of the entire year. Over 100 million Americans purchased tickets hoping to match all six numbers: 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, and Powerball 2.
This marks the fifth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The winning numbers were drawn at 10:59 PM ET on Monday evening, and within hours, lottery officials confirmed that no tickets matched all winning numbers. The previous largest jackpot this year was $1.8 billion, which was split between winners in Texas and Missouri back in September 2025.
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The 43 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner represent one of the longest droughts in Powerball history. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, making each drawing a tremendous challenge for players seeking the life-changing prize. As the jackpot grows larger with each drawing, the excitement builds.
Wednesday’s drawing will give millions more opportunities to match all six numbers and claim the $1.25 billion annuity option or the $572.1 million lump sum cash value. Lottery officials remind players to check their tickets carefully, as smaller prize amounts were won in Monday’s drawing even though the jackpot went unclaimed.
Colorado Winners and Secondary Prize Breakdown
| Prize Level | Colorado Winners | Details |
| Jackpot (5+PB) | 0 | No winners nationally |
| $1,000,000 (5) | Winners reported | Match five numbers only |
| $500,000 (4+PB) | 1 | Maverik at 304 Main Street, Colorado Springs |
| Power Play Winners | $2,000,000 | 4x multiplier available |
The $500,000 winning ticket purchased in Colorado Springs at the Maverik convenience store represents one of the larger secondary prizes in this cycle. The store owner will receive a retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket, a common practice that rewards retail locations for lottery sales.
What to Know About Wednesday’s Drawing and Upcoming Deadlines
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, marks the next opportunity to win the $1.25 billion jackpot in the Powerball drawing. Tickets must be purchased before 10:00 PM ET to be eligible. The drawing will take place at 11:00 PM ET, and winning numbers will be published immediately on official Powerball and state lottery websites.
If no jackpot winner emerges Wednesday night, the prize could climb even higher for Friday’s drawing. Powerball lottery officials note that 2025 has been a historic year with multiple billion-dollar prizes, reflecting increased player interest and ticket sales across the United States. Colorado residents can purchase tickets at any authorized lottery retailer throughout the state.
Will This Be the Missing Winner in Colorado’s Growing Lottery History?
As the $1.25 billion prize looms larger, many wonder if Wednesday’s drawing will finally produce a jackpot winner who will claim this life-changing amount. The Colorado Lottery has a strong track record of awarding major prizes, and players across the state are optimistic about their chances. With 1 in 292.2 million odds, someone wins eventually—the question is whether it will happen this week.
If you win, Colorado lottery winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. Winners can choose between the annuity option (paid over 30 years) or the cash lump sum (approximately $572.1 million before taxes). Federal taxes will withhold 24% immediately, with additional taxes owed when filing your return, depending on your total income for the year.
Sources
- CBS News – Powerball jackpot reporting and official numbers
- Colorado Lottery Official – State-specific winner information and drawing results
- Powerball.com – Official lottery website with rules and odds information
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