The Powerball drawing for December 22, 2025 has been completed, with officials revealing the winning numbers from Monday night’s massive $1.6 billion jackpot draw. Millions of players checked their tickets after the drawing closed at 10:59 PM ET, hoping to match the five white balls and red Powerball number. Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s results and how to verify your ticket.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Winning Numbers: 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with Powerball 7
- Monday’s Jackpot: An estimated $1.6 billion with a cash option of $735.3 million
- Power Play Multiplier: 2x for non-jackpot prizes
- Next Drawing: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 with jackpot expected to reset or grow depending on Monday’s claims
Monday’s December 22 Powerball Winning Numbers
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The official Powerball numbers drawn Monday evening are 3, 18, 36, 41, and 54 with a red Powerball of 7. The Power Play multiplier selected for this drawing was 2x, which doubles non-jackpot prizes for players who selected that option when purchasing their tickets.
Players across the nation have been eagerly checking their tickets at lottery retailers and online platforms since the 10:59 PM ET draw time. Many states offer mobile apps where players can scan their tickets or enter numbers manually to verify whether they matched any winning combinations.
How to Check Powerball Numbers and Verify Winnings
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If you purchased a ticket for Monday’s drawing, visit the official Powerball website at powerball.com to check your numbers instantly. The site features a “Check Your Numbers” tool where you can enter the numbers from your ticket against the official winning combination to see if you’ve won any prize.
State lottery websites including powerball.com, floridalottery.com, and nylottery.ny.gov also display the complete winning numbers. You can also purchase a ticket at any lottery retailer and have them scan it for immediate verification of prizes won.
| Prize Category | Odds of Winning | Typical Prize* |
| Jackpot (Match 5+1) | 1 in 292.2 million | Varies |
| Match 5 (no Powerball) | 1 in 11.7 million | $1 million |
| Match 4+1 | 1 in 913,129 | $50,000 |
| Match 3+1 | 1 in 36,525 | $100 |
“The Powerball jackpot continued to climb ahead of Monday’s drawing, reaching an estimated $1.6 billion with a cash option of $735.3 million, making it one of the largest lottery prizes available to American players this year.”
— Official Powerball Sources, Multiple State Lottery Agencies
Claiming Your Prize and Timeline for Winners
Winners who have matched numbers must follow their state’s specific claiming procedures. Most states allow lottery ticket holders up to 180 days from the drawing date to claim prizes, though some states offer longer periods of up to one year. Check your state’s lottery website for exact deadlines and claiming instructions for December 22 winnings.
Major prize winners typically have the option to choose between annuity payments spread over 29 years, or a single lump sum cash payment. The December 22 drawing offered both options, allowing winners to select their preferred method when filing their claim.
What’s Next for Powerball Players?
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM ET. The jackpot will reset and build from a starting amount if no jackpot winner is announced from Monday’s drawing, or it will continue to grow if Monday’s prize went unclaimed.
Powerball drawings occur three times each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings, giving players multiple opportunities to play throughout the year. Tickets typically cost $2 per play, with the Power Play option available for an additional dollar.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official winning numbers and drawing results
- CBS News – Breaking coverage of drawing announcement
- IndyStar – Verified winning number confirmation
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