UPDATE: The Powerball jackpot has soared to an astonishing $1.6 billion just ahead of tonight’s drawing on December 22, 2025. This monumental prize is now the fourth largest lottery prize in U.S. history, capturing the attention of millions of hopeful players.
The jackpot has been rolling since September 6, when two lucky winners defied the 1 in 292.2 million odds to claim their share. If a single ticket matches all six numbers tonight, the winner stands to take home a cash prize of approximately $735.3 million.
This year has already seen three major Powerball wins, including a staggering $1.8 billion prize in September, a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in California back in March, and a $328.5 million win in Oregon in January.
Winning numbers for tonight’s drawing: Tune in at 10:59 p.m. ET to see if you’ve won. The winning numbers from the last drawing on December 20 were 3-18-36-41-54, with the Powerball being 7 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.
Tickets are available for just $2 in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As millions check their tickets, the excitement is palpable—did you win?
The largest Powerball jackpots ever recorded all exceed the billion-dollar mark, showcasing the staggering potential of this multi-state lottery game. Here’s a look at the biggest winners:
– $2.04 billion – November 7, 2022 – CA
– $1.8 billion – September 6, 2025 – MO, TX
– $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023 – CA
– $1.6 billion (est.) – December 22, 2025
– $1.586 billion – January 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
With the clock ticking down to the drawing, the excitement is at an all-time high. Stay tuned for updates as the results roll in. Could tonight be your lucky night? Share this news with friends and family to keep the thrill alive!
