Powerball Jackpot Climbs After No Winner in December
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United States, Powerball drawings produced no jackpot winner on Monday, Dec. 15, leaving the numbers 23, 35, 59, 63, 68 and Powerball 2 with a Power Play of 4. The annuitized jackpot was estimated at roughly $1.1 billion for that drawing and rose to an estimated $1.25 billion for the Dec. 17 drawing, with a one-time cash option near $572.1 million. Jackpot growth accelerated after several rollovers nationwide. State lottery officials confirmed multiple nonjackpot winners and recent large prizes in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Georgia and Kentucky. Drawings occur Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Sept. 6, 2025: Two tickets claimed the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot.
- Dec. 11–13, 2025: Multiple state prizes reported, including a $250,000 Arizona win.
- Dec. 15, 2025: Drawing numbers 23, 35, 59, 63, 68; Powerball 2; no jackpot winner.
- Dec. 15–16, 2025: State lotteries confirm several non-jackpot winners and some unclaimed tickets.
- Dec. 17, 2025: Annuitized jackpot estimated at $1.25 billion with cash option near $572.1 million.
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Retailers, state lotteries and some ticket holders benefited from increased ticket sales, higher prize pools for non-jackpot winners, and revenue from record rollovers.
Players who did not win faced lost opportunity and sunk spending on tickets; some winning tickets remain unclaimed, leaving prize funds uncollected.
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