The Powerball lottery is once again captivating the nation as the jackpot soars to extraordinary levels. With no winners emerging from the drawing on December 20, the prize has ballooned to an eye-watering $1.6 billion, ranking it among the top five largest lottery jackpots ever seen in the United States.
The journey to this monumental sum began on September 6, when the jackpot last reset. Since then, it has been steadily climbing, creating a frenzy among hopeful participants. The odds of clinching this elusive prize are steep, standing at about 1 in 292.2 million. Should a single ticket manage to capture all six winning numbers, the lucky individual could walk away with a cash prize estimated at $735.3 million.
2023 has already been a remarkable year for Powerball enthusiasts, with three significant wins marking the calendar. These include a staggering $1.8 billion prize won in September, a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in California in March, and a $328.5 million victory secured in Oregon in January.
For those feeling lucky and ready to join the chase, the next opportunity to win big is fast approaching. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, December 22, at 10:59 p.m. ET. As always, the drawings occur three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, giving players frequent chances to test their fortune.
If you’re looking to test your luck, here’s what to know about the next drawing.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing takes place on Monday, Dec. 22 live at 10:59 p.m. ET. The prize currently sits at $1.6 billion. Drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How much is a Powerball ticket?
You can grab a ticket for $2 in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What are the largest Powerball jackpots?
The seven largest Powerball wins have all surpassed $1 billion. Powerball lottery games have potentially huge jackpots because they are played in multiple states.
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
- $1.8 billion – Sept. 6, 2025 – MO, TX
- $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
- $1.60 billion (est.) – Dec. 22, 2025
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
- $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
- $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
- $842.4 million – January 1, 2024 – MI
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – WI
- $758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
