The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion for Monday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s game, setting up one of the biggest lottery moments of the year.
A Billion-Dollar Roll-Over
Saturday’s drawing on December 13 came and went without a jackpot winner, pushing the prize into the
11-figure range heading into the new week.
The winning numbers on Saturday were:
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White balls: 1, 28, 31, 57, 58
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Red Powerball: 16
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Power Play: 2X
According to Powerball officials, the new
$1.1 billion estimated jackpot carries a
cash value of about $503.4 million before taxes. That makes Monday’s prize the
sixth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Plenty of Millionaires, Just Not a Billionaire (Yet)
Even without a jackpot winner, Saturday’s drawing created a wave of new millionaires.
Powerball’s official results show:
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No Match 5 + Powerball (jackpot) winners-
2 tickets (sold in
North Carolina and
Pennsylvania) matched all five white balls
with the Power Play option, turning the usual
$1 million prize into
$2 million each.
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5 tickets (sold in
California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia) matched all five white balls to win
$1 million each.
In the separate
Double Play drawing, which lets players use the same numbers in a second drawing for an extra $1,
two tickets in
Colorado and
North Carolina hit all five black balls to win
$500,000 each.
Powerball officials are urging players to
check their tickets carefully, since many lower-tier prizes often go unclaimed, especially when public attention is fixed on the giant jackpot headline.
Where This Jackpot Ranks in Powerball History
This latest run-up joins a now-familiar club of eye-popping lottery payouts.
Powerball’s official list of
top jackpots includes:
| Rank | Jackpot | Date | Location(s) |
|------|---------|------|-------------|
| 1 |
$2.04 billion | Nov. 7, 2022 | CA |
| 2 |
$1.787 billion | Sept. 6, 2025 | MO, TX |
| 3 |
$1.765 billion | Oct. 11, 2023 | CA |
| 4 |
$1.586 billion | Jan. 13, 2016 | CA, FL, TN |
Monday’s
$1.1 billion prize lands at
No. 6 on that all-time list, underscoring just how frequently jackpots have climbed to previously unthinkable levels in recent years.
Holiday Timing, Hanukkah Tie-In, and Ticket Buzz
The timing of this jackpot is no accident from a cultural perspective: it’s arriving deep into the
holiday season, when many Americans are already in a spending and gifting mindset.
Lottery officials are leaning into that mood. Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn called the current run
“a jackpot streak… bringing people together to dream big during this festive time of year,” while adding a pointed reminder:
“Please play responsibly.”Regional coverage has also highlighted a
Hanukkah tie-in, noting that the Saturday drawing fell during the Jewish holiday, adding an extra layer of ritual and superstition for some players buying tickets for “lucky” dates or numbers.
How and When to Play
For anyone tempted to chase the billion:
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Tickets cost: $2 per play
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Power Play add-on: $1 extra, which can multiply non-jackpot prizes (like the
$2 million wins seen on Saturday).
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Draw time: Powerball drawings are held at
10:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with states like Florida specifically noting that local draws align with that schedule.
Players can choose their own numbers or opt for a
Quick Pick, where the system generates random numbers.
The Odds and the Reality Check
Despite the billion-dollar buzz, the math hasn’t changed.
- The odds of winning
any prize in Powerball are roughly
1 in 24.9 (general game odds; not specific to this draw).
- The odds of winning the
jackpot are about
1 in 292 million, a figure widely cited by lottery officials and media whenever jackpots reach these levels.
Lottery officials consistently emphasize
responsible play, framing tickets as entertainment rather than a financial strategy.
What a Winner Would Face Next
If a single player hits the jackpot on Monday, they will typically choose between:
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Annuity option: the full
$1.1 billion paid out over 30 graduated annual payments.
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Cash option: approximately
$503.4 million paid in a lump sum before federal (and often state) taxes.
From there, the usual parade of
tax experts, lawyers, and financial planners tends to follow, and many states even advise winners to sign their tickets immediately and secure professional guidance before going public.
The Bigger Picture: Why Jackpots Keep Getting This Big
Behind the scenes, rule tweaks over the past decade—such as changes to the number matrix and odds—have helped
jackpots grow larger, more often, by making it harder to hit the top prize while boosting smaller wins to keep players engaged. That design encourages
long rollover streaks like the one powering Monday’s $1.1 billion figure.
For lotteries, these mega-jackpots are not just a spectacle; they’re also a
major revenue engine that funds everything from education to infrastructure, depending on the state.
If You’re Playing Monday Night
If you’re planning to join the billion-dollar chase:
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Set a budget before you buy.
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Treat it like entertainment, not an investment.
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Check your numbers carefully, even if you don’t hit the jackpot—lots of seven-figure wins came out of a “losing” drawing Saturday.
And if nobody wins yet again, the jackpot will climb even higher, keeping the Powerball story at the center of the holiday news cycle a little longer.
Sources
1. $1.1 billion Powerball® jackpot up next this Monday
2. Did anyone win last night's Powerball? Winning numbers for Dec. 13, 2025
3. Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers for Dec. 13, 2025 drawing
4. Powerball frenzy! $1.1 billion drawing has a Hanukkah holiday tie
5. Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, December 13, 2025
6. Powerball Draw Result - Sat, Dec 13, 2025
