Monday night’s Powerball drawing ended without a jackpot winner, sending the prize pool rolling over to New Year’s Eve. The next estimated jackpot will reach $45 million when lottery officials draw the winning numbers on December 31, 2025. Hopeful players across the nation now have another chance to start 2026 with a life-changing win.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Winning numbers (12/29): 11-19-34-48-53 with Powerball 21 and Power Play 2x
- No jackpot winners claimed the grand prize for Monday’s drawing
- Next drawing: December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve) with $45 million jackpot
- Recent winner: arkansas player claimed $1.817 billion on December 24, 2025
Monday’s Drawing Results and Numbers
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The December 29, 2025 Powerball drawing produced winning numbers across multiple prize tiers, but no one matched all six numbers required to claim the jackpot. The combination of 11, 19, 34, 48, 53 with Powerball 21 was announced Monday evening, disappointing millions of hopeful ticket holders nationwide.
The Power Play multiplier was set at 2x for the drawing, which would have doubled non-jackpot prizes for any ticket purchased with the feature. Players who matched the five white balls without the red Powerball would win $1 million, or $2 million with Power Play.
Jackpot Rolls Over to New Year’s Eve Drawing
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With no grand prize winner on Monday, the jackpot carries forward to the next official drawing scheduled for December 31, 2025. Officials estimate the prize pool will grow to $45 million in annual currency, representing a significant draw for New Year’s Eve participants seeking fortune to ring in 2026.
The cash option value for the upcoming drawing is estimated at approximately $20.6 million. Players who prefer immediate payment can select the lump-sum option rather than the annuity distribution across 30 annual payments.
Prize Breakdown and Prize Tier Details
| Prize Tier | Winners (12/29) | Prize Amount |
| Match 5 + Powerball (Jackpot) | 0 | $34 Million |
| Match 5 (No Powerball) | 0 | $1 Million ($2M w/ Power Play) |
| Match 4 + Powerball | Multiple | $50,000 |
| Match 4 (No Powerball) | Multiple | $100 |
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Just five days before Monday’s drawing, an Arkansas player claimed the massive $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot from the December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve drawing. That historic win temporarily reset the prize pool, which has now rebuilt to the $45 million projected for New Year’s Eve.
The Christmas Eve winner is the second-largest lottery prize awarded in U.S. history. Their single-ticket victory purchased from a Walmart location in Cabot, Arkansas, captured all six numbers and created nationwide headlines. Now, less than a week later, players have another opportunity for life-changing winnings with the growing jackpot heading into 2026.
What to Expect for the New Year’s Eve December 31 Drawing?
Players preparing for the December 31 drawing should purchase tickets before the official cutoff time on New Year’s Eve. Each Powerball ticket costs $2, with optional Power Play for an additional $1 per ticket. The drawing occurs at 10:59 PM ET Tuesday evening, creating final moments of suspense before midnight celebrations across the country.
Lottery officials remind all participants to sign the back of winning tickets immediately and consult a financial advisor if claiming a major prize. Winners have 180 days from the official drawing date to claim jackpot prizes in most jurisdictions, though some states enforce shorter windows for claiming responsibility and accountability.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official Draw Results and Prize Information
- USA Today – Lottery Winning Numbers Report
- NPR – Prize Winner Coverage and Lottery News
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