Two Connecticut Lottery players each won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing held Monday, December 15, 2025. The jackpot soared to $1.25 billion for Wednesday’s drawing after no one matched all six numbers. This stunning win comes as millions nationwide hope to strike it rich during the holiday season.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Two Connecticut winners each claimed $50,000 from Monday’s drawing
- Winning numbers: 23-35-59-63-68 with Powerball of 2
- The next jackpot reaches an estimated $1.25 billion, the second-largest in 2025
- 43 tickets nationwide won $50,000 prizes from the Monday drawing
Connecticut Players Strike Big with $50,000 Powerball Prizes
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Connecticut Lottery confirmed that two players each won $50,000 from Monday night’s drawing. The winning numbers were 23, 35, 59, 63, and 68, with a red Powerball of 2. According to the CT Lottery’s official website, approximately 25,730 winning tickets were produced across the state for the drawing.
The $50,000 prize is awarded when a player matches four white balls plus the Powerball number. While the Powerball jackpot went unclaimed, nationwide 43 additional tickets also won $50,000 prizes, and two players from Arizona and California each won $1 million by matching all five white balls.
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After no winner claimed the Monday jackpot, the prize grew dramatically to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday’s drawing. This marks the second-largest Powerball jackpot in 2025, behind only the $1.787 billion prize won on September 6 by winners in Missouri and Texas. The cash value option for Wednesday’s drawing stands at $572.1 million.
According to Matt Strawn, Iowa Lottery CEO and Powerball Product Group Chair, this represents a historic moment: “Powerball has only seen back-to-back billion-dollar jackpots twice, and this one has arrived just in time for the holidays.” The only other occurrence was in 2023, when a $1.08 billion jackpot in July was followed by a $1.765 billion jackpot in October.
Understanding Powerball Prize Tiers and CT Winners
| Prize Tier | Match Requirement | Prize Amount |
| Jackpot | All 5 white balls + Powerball | $1.25 Billion (estimated) |
| Second Prize | All 5 white balls | $1,000,000 |
| Third Prize | 4 white balls + Powerball | $50,000 |
| Power Play Applied | With 4x multiplier | Prize amounts vary |
Connecticut players have historically won nine Powerball jackpots since the state joined the game in November 1995. The latest $50,000 wins add to Connecticut’s winning tradition. Each Powerball ticket costs just $2, and prizes can be claimed as an annuity option receiving 30 payments over 29 years, or as a lump-sum cash payment.
Record-Breaking Jackpot Run Continues into Holiday Week
Wednesday’s drawing will mark the 44th consecutive drawing in the current jackpot cycle, which is now a Powerball game record. The previous record was held by the September 6, 2025 drawing that produced the $1.787 billion prize. This extended run creates unprecedented excitement and expectation.
“While it’s exciting to see the jackpot climb to this level, please remember to play responsibly. A single $2 ticket gives you a chance to win, while also supporting good causes in your community.”
— Matt Strawn, Iowa Lottery CEO and Powerball Product Group Chair
What Are Your Odds of Winning the $1.25 Billion Powerball Jackpot?
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, making it one of the longest shots in all of gaming. However, overall odds of winning any prize are much more favorable at 1 in 24.9. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST and are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
Players can also watch Powerball.com for live streams of each drawing. Connecticut residents are encouraged to check their tickets carefully after each drawing, as prizes can expire if not claimed within one year. CT Lottery officials remind all players to play responsibly and to verify winning numbers on the official Powerball website or through Connecticut Lottery’s platform.
Sources
- Connecticut Post – Official reporting on Monday’s Powerball drawing results and CT winners
- Powerball.com – Official Powerball details on the $1.25 billion jackpot announcement
- CT Lottery – Official Connecticut Lottery winners list and prize information
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