Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1 Billion Amid Holiday Frenzy
The Powerball lottery has captured the attention of millions as it continues its impressive run, with the jackpot now reaching a staggering $1 billion. This record-breaking amount is set to be awarded in the Saturday, December 13, drawing, which saw numbers 1-28-31-57-58 and the Powerball was 16. The Power Play was 2x, offering additional opportunities for winners.
This is just one of several recent wins that have highlighted the excitement surrounding the lottery, especially during the holiday season. Over the past week, four Florida tickets have won significant prizes across different drawings, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the game.
Recent Winning Numbers and Results
On Wednesday, December 10, the winning Powerball numbers were 10-16-29-33-69, with the Powerball being 22. Although no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball, three tickets from Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey each won $1 million by matching all five numbers.
Additionally, on Monday, December 8, the winning numbers were 8-32-52-56-64, with the Powerball being 23. While this draw didn’t result in a jackpot winner, a ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven in Stuart, Florida, won a $1 million prize.
On Saturday, December 6, the winning numbers were 13-14-26-28-44, with the Powerball being 7. A ticket purchased in Florida and two from Georgia and Texas matched five numbers for a $1 million prize. Another lucky winner from New Jersey matched five numbers plus the Power Play for a $2 million prize.
Florida’s Role in Powerball Wins
Florida has been a consistent source of luck for Powerball players. On Wednesday, December 3, the winning numbers were 1-14-20-46-51, with the Powerball being 26. Three big winners emerged, including a Florida ticket that matched five numbers for a $1 million prize.
A quick pick ticket purchased at Town Star in Apopka, Florida, won $1 million. Similarly, on Saturday, November 29, a quick pick ticket purchased at Thorntons in Brandon, Florida, matched five numbers for a $1 million prize.
These wins highlight the ongoing excitement around the Powerball lottery, particularly during the holiday season when more people are playing.
Mega Millions Also Hits Big
Mega Millions has also experienced a surge in interest this holiday season. One ticket from a Georgia Publix store matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball, winning a massive $980 million. This win placed it among the top Mega Millions jackpots in history and nearly made it the second billion-dollar lottery jackpot for 2025.
Understanding the Odds and Jackpot Growth
Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. ET, including holidays. Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of matching all six numbers, regardless of the jackpot size. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize, which can grow significantly if there are no winners.
The current Powerball jackpot has rolled over 39 times since it reset to $20 million on September 8, following a historic win by tickets from Fredericksburg, Texas, and St. Louis, Missouri, in the $1.787 billion drawing on September 6.
Tracking the Jackpot Growth
Here is a recap of the Powerball jackpot growth over time:
- Saturday, Dec. 13: $1 billion
- Wednesday, Dec. 10: $930 million
- Monday, Dec. 8: $875 million
- Saturday, Dec. 6: $820 million
- Wednesday, Dec. 3: $775 million
- Monday, Dec. 1: $740 million
- Saturday, Nov. 29: $719 million
- Wednesday, Nov. 26: $681 million
- Monday, Nov. 24: $654 million
- Saturday, Nov. 22: $629 million
- Wednesday, Nov. 19: $593 million
- Monday, Nov. 17: $570 million
- Saturday, Nov. 15: $546 million
- Wednesday, Nov. 12: $512 million
- Monday, Nov. 10: $490 million
- Saturday, Nov. 8: $467 million
- Wednesday, Nov. 5: $438 million
- Monday, Nov. 3: $419 million
- Saturday, Nov. 1: $400 million
- Wednesday, Oct. 29: $376 million
- Monday, Oct. 27: $358 million
- Saturday, Oct. 25: $344 million
- Wednesday, Oct. 22: $320 million
- Monday, Oct. 20: $304 million
- Saturday, Oct. 18: $295 million
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: $273 million
- Monday, Oct. 13: $258 million
- Saturday, Oct. 11: $244 million
- Wednesday, Oct. 8: $223 million
- Monday, Oct. 6: $207 million
- Saturday, Oct. 4: $195 million
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: $174 million
- Monday, Sept. 29: $160 million
- Saturday, Sept. 27: $145 million
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: $127 million
- Monday, Sept. 22: $113 million
- Saturday, Sept. 20: $99 million
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: $81 million
- Monday, Sept. 15: $64 million
- Saturday, Sept. 13: $50 million
- Wednesday, Sept. 10: $33 million
- Monday, Sept. 8: $20 million
What’s Next?
The next Powerball drawing will take place on Monday, December 15. With the jackpot continuing to grow, the excitement around the game shows no signs of slowing down.
Claiming Your Prize
For those who have won, it’s important to know the deadlines for claiming prizes. In Florida, prizes must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. For cash options, winners have 60 days to claim their prize.
While Florida law requires the disclosure of winner information, there are temporary exemptions for larger prizes, allowing winners to remain anonymous for 90 days.
Top 10 Powerball Jackpots in History
As of December 15, 2025, here are the top 10 Powerball jackpots in history:
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022, California
- $1.787 billion – Sept. 6, 2025, Missouri and Texas
- $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023, California
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016, California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $1.33 billion – April 6, 2024, Oregon
- $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023, California
- $1 billion – Dec. 13, 2025? TBD
- $842.4 million – Jan. 1, 2024, Michigan
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019, Wisconsin
- $758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017, Massachusetts
Biggest Lottery Jackpots in U.S. History
As of December 13, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion.
- $2.04 billion – Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022, Edwin Castro of Altadena, California
- $1.8 billion – Powerball, Sept. 6, 2025, anonymous winner in Missouri and Seven Bridges Revocable Trust of Fredericksburg, Texas
- $1.73 billion – Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, Theodorus Struyck of California
- $1.586 billion – Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016, Marvin and Mae Acosta of California, Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee
- $1.58 billion – Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, Saltines Holdings LLC of Miami, Florida
- $1.537 billion – Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, anonymous player in South Carolina
- $1.348 billion – Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, LaKoma Island Investments, LLC, with the ticket purchased in Lebanon, Maine
- $1.337 billion – Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, anonymous partnership with a ticket purchased in Des Plaines, Illinois
- $1.326 billion – Powerball, April 6, 2024, Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Chao of Oregon
- $1.269 billion – Mega Millions, Dec. 27, 2024, Rosemary Casarotti of California
- $1.128 billion – Mega Millions, March 26, 2024, anonymous winner in New Jersey
- $1.08 billion – Powerball, July 19, 2023, Yanira Alvarez of California
- $1.050 billion – Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan
- $1 billion – Powerball, Dec. 13, 2025? TBD
This story was updated to include new information.