Powerball Jackpot Climbs towards Historic $2 Billion
Tuesday December 23rd 2025The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.7 billion following a 46th consecutive drawing without a winner on Monday night.
Driven by a massive surge of ticket sales and nationwide "lottery fever," the prize pool is rapidly approaching record-breaking territory.
Monday’s Results
The winning numbers for Monday December 22 were 3, 18, 36, 41 and 54, with a Powerball of 7 and a 2X Power Play. While the grand prize remained unclaimed, the drawing was far from quiet. More than 4.4 million tickets won lower-tier prizes, including nine lucky players who became overnight millionaires by matching all five white balls to secure a $1 million payout.
Chasing a World Record
If momentum continues through Wednesday evening, the jackpot could potentially challenge the all-time world record of $2.04 billion, which was claimed by California’s Edwin Castro in November 2022.
The current jackpot already stands as the fourth-largest in the game’s history. It has been steadily climbing since September 6, when two ticket holders split a $1.787 billion prize. The timing of this gigantic sum has added an extra layer of holiday excitement for players across all participating jurisdictions.
What’s at Stake?
Should a single player beat the astronomical odds on Monday, they will face a life-changing decision between two payout options: Take the annuity - the full $1.7 billion paid out in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or the cash option. This is a one-time lump-sum payment estimated at approximately $781.3 million.
How to Play
To enter the Christmas Eve draw, you can purchase tickets at authorized local retailers or via online platforms where available. Be sure to check your tickets against the winning numbers immediately following the draw to see if you are the world’s newest billionaire.
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