In the most recent Powerball drawing held on December 20, 2025, the estimated jackpot of $1.43 billion went unclaimed. The winning numbers drawn were 4, 5, 28, 52, and 69, with a red Powerball of 20. This drawing marked a significant moment in lottery history, being the fifth-largest jackpot ever offered.
Despite the lack of a jackpot winner, a total of eight tickets sold across seven states successfully matched the first five numbers, earning each a prize of $1 million. Among these winning tickets was one purchased in Ohio, while others were sold in California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan (two tickets), and New Hampshire.
As attention shifts to the next drawing on December 22, excitement builds as the jackpot has now surged to an estimated $1.6 billion, with a cash option currently set at $735.3 million. This upcoming jackpot is now the fourth-largest in Powerball history. The last time the jackpot saw a winner was on September 6, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split a staggering prize of $1.787 billion.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. ET. Currently, players face odds of 1 in 292.2 million of winning the jackpot. Powerball is available to play in 45 states, including Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, as well as in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tickets can be purchased at various retail locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets. In Ohio, tickets are also available via the Ohio Lottery website. The straight price for a Powerball ticket remains at $2, with an additional $1 required for the Power Play feature, which allows players to potentially multiply their winnings, excluding the jackpot. Furthermore, players can opt for the Double Play feature for another $1, giving them a second chance to win $10 million.
In comparison with the highest Powerball jackpots recorded, this current estimated jackpot is prominent. The top past jackpots include the staggering $2.04 billion won on November 7, 2022, in California; the $1.787 billion drawn on September 6, 2025; and several others that have captivated players over the years. The hopes and dreams of many will surely hinge on the outcome of the next drawing, as ticket sales continue to increase with the allure of extraordinary wealth.
