Nobody won the Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s draw, so the lottery prize rocketed to $1.25 billion for Wednesday’s upcoming drawing. The winning numbers from December 15 were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68 with Powerball 2.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Next Powerball drawing is Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. ET with prize of $1.25 billion
- Sixth-largest Powerball jackpot in lottery history after no ticket matched all six numbers Monday
- Cash value for Wednesday’s draw is $572.1 million if winner chooses lump-sum payout
- Overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.87, jackpot odds are 1 in 292.2 million
Monday’s December 15 Powerball Numbers and Drawing Results
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The winning numbers drawn Monday, December 15, 2025 were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68 with the red Powerball of 2. The Power Play multiplier was set at 4x for this drawing. Unfortunately, no tickets matched all six numbers to win the jackpot.
The estimated jackpot before Monday’s draw was approximately $1.14 billion, making it one of the largest prizes of the year. While the grand prize went unclaimed, several players matched some numbers and won smaller prizes across the U.S.
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With the jackpot rolling over, the next drawing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 brings an estimated $1.25 billion prize. This marks the second time Powerball has reached $1 billion this year, following a $1.08 billion jackpot in July.
The cash value being offered for Wednesday’s draw is $572.1 million for winners choosing immediate payment instead of the annuity option. Winners will have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. Powerball draws happen three times weekly: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Prize Breakdown and Winning Combinations
| Match | Prize Amount | Odds |
| 5 + Powerball | JACKPOT | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 numbers | $1 Million | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129 |
| 4 numbers | $100 | 1 in 36,525 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 | 1 in 14,494 |
| 3 numbers | $7 | 1 in 580 |
How to Play Powerball and Maximize Your Odds
Playing Powerball is straightforward and costs just $2 per ticket. Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 red Powerball number from 1 to 26, or ask for a “Quick Pick” for random selections. You can also add Power Play for an extra $1 per play to multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.
“The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87. The odds presented here are based on a $2 play.”
— Powerball.com, Official Lottery
Tickets sell in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Your odds of winning depend on how many numbers match the drawing. While winning the jackpot carries extremely long odds, many players enjoy the smaller prize tiers that provide better chances of winning something.
What Should Winners Know Before Playing and Claiming?
If you do win the Powerball jackpot, you’ll have important decisions to make. Winners can choose between an annuity option paid over 30 years or a lump-sum cash payment that’s considerably less but immediate. You must claim your prize within 180 days of the drawing date to collect.
Lottery tickets remain the only way to win Powerball prizes. There are no shortcuts or special strategies that improve your mathematical chances since the draw is completely random. Consider playing responsibly and only spending what you can afford to lose. The $1.25 billion prize for Wednesday’s draw represents life-changing wealth for whoever holds the winning ticket, but the reality remains that winning the jackpot is an extremely rare event.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official Powerball lottery website with verified winning numbers
- USA Today – Lottery results and prize information
- CBS News – Jackpot tracking and drawing updates
Annabelle Ink is a gaming journalist and lifelong gamer who lives and breathes video game culture. From console releases to esports tournaments, this dedicated journalist brings insider knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every review and feature. Her expertise spans multiple gaming platforms, helping readers discover their next favorite game while staying connected to the pulse of the gaming industry.