$775 million Powerball: Winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 3
Share this @internewscast.com


The Powerball jackpot has surged into the ranks of the top 10 largest prizes in the game’s history as of Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — Have you checked your numbers yet? Wednesday’s Powerball draw offered a staggering $775 million, and you might just be the lucky winner.

Although no one claimed the grand prize, there were still significant wins. Two tickets, one each in California and Florida, secured $1 million, while a ticket in Kentucky, enhanced by the Power Play option, won $2 million.

The jackpot is now set to climb to an impressive $820 million for Saturday’s drawing.

This makes it the second-largest Powerball jackpot for the year, although it doesn’t quite reach the heights of September’s monumental drawing. That event saw two tickets from Missouri and Texas share a colossal $1.8 billion prize, marking the second-largest lottery win in U.S. history.

The last time the jackpot was claimed was on September 6, when winners from Missouri and Texas beat the overwhelming odds of 1 in 292.2 million.

The largest Powerball jackpot remains $2.04 billion, won in California in November 2022. This year has seen three major Powerball wins: the record $1.787 billion September prize, a $526.5 million jackpot claimed in California in March and a $328.5 million prize won in Oregon in January.

Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

The winning numbers for Wednesday are 1-14-20-46-51 and Powerball 26. 

When is the Powerball drawing?

The Powerball drawing takes place live at 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What are the largest Powerball jackpots? 

The top 6 largest Powerball wins have all surpassed $1 billion. Powerball lottery games have potentially huge jackpots because they are played in multiple states. 

  1. $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
  2. $1.8 Billion – Sept. 6, 2025 – MO, TX
  3. $1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
  4. $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
  5. $1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
  6. $1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
  7. $842.4 Million – January 1, 2024 – MI
  8. $775 Million (est.) – Dec. 3, 2025 
  9. $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 – WI
  10. $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA
Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
ABC7 Chicago, League of Women Voters of Illinois, Univision broadcasting 2026 Republican US Senate primary forum Wednesday: LIVE

Don’t Miss: LIVE Coverage of the 2026 Republican US Senate Primary Forum by ABC7, League of Women Voters & Univision

CHICAGO (WLS) — In a collaborative effort, ABC7 Chicago, the League of…
Advocates call on Mamdani to dramatically expand discounted subway and bus fare program

Advocates Urge Mamdani to Broaden Access to Affordable Public Transit Options

A coalition of over 36 advocacy and nonprofit organizations has united in…
US diplomat fired for romantic relationship with woman with ties to Chinese Communist Party

Alleged Chinese Crime Ring Accused of Enlisting Navy Personnel in Fake Marriage Scheme for Base Entry

In Florida, authorities have pressed charges against eleven individuals linked to a…
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dead at 48 after cancer battle

James Van Der Beek, Star of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Passes Away at 48 Following Cancer Battle

Actor James Van Der Beek, famously known for his role in “Dawson’s…
Woman had argued with father in Texas over Trump before deadly shooting: UK investigation

Texas Tragedy: Dispute Over Trump Leads to Fatal Shooting, UK Probe Reveals

A tragic incident unfolded when a British woman was shot and killed…
Aurora Police Department responds after video shows officers, students clashing at anti-ICE protest at East Aurora High School

Intense Clash at East Aurora High: Police and Students Face Off in Heated Anti-ICE Protest

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) — On Wednesday evening, the Aurora Police Department addressed…
‘Nothing Definitive’ on Iran, Trump Says After Meeting with Netanyahu

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Iran: Uncertain Outcomes and Future Implications

After a lengthy discussion at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister…
Florida congressman requests FCC investigation into Bad Bunny's halftime performance

Florida Congressman Demands FCC Probe into Controversial Bad Bunny Halftime Show

U.S. Representative Randy Fine has criticized the lyrics of a performer’s Super…
Ohio man faces federal charges in case of teen found dismembered

Ohio Man Charged in Disturbing Case of Dismembered Teen

A 39-year-old man from Columbus has been charged at the federal level…
Marimar Martinez shooting: Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol shooting in Brighton Park to file lawsuit

Justice in Sight: Chicago Woman to Sue Border Patrol After Brighton Park Shooting

A Montessori school teacher injured in a shooting by federal agents during…
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School mass shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar; 9 killed, including 2 at British Columbia, Canada home

Tragic Tumbler Ridge Incident: Suspect Identified in B.C. Shooting That Claims 9 Lives, Including Two at Local Residence

In a tragic development from British Columbia, authorities have identified the perpetrator…
Virginia Democrats retreat on VMI funding threat after Trump administration warns of 'extraordinary measures'

Virginia Democrats Reconsider VMI Funding Plans Following Trump Administration’s Warning of ‘Extraordinary Measures

Virginia Democrats recently retreated from a legislative proposal that could have risked…