Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion Amidst Continued Drawings

Wed Dec 24 2025 06:45:06 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to an astounding $1.7 billion following 46 consecutive drawings without a big winner. The next drawing is set for Christmas Eve, promising to be one of the largest in U.S. lottery history.

The latest Powerball drawing held no winners, causing the jackpot to rise to $1.7 billion—a potential record-setting amount. The drawn numbers were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with Powerball 7. With 46 drawings since the last win, hopes are high for Christmas Eve's upcoming lottery draw. Players' odds of winning remain low, at 1 in 292.2 million, but there are numerous smaller prize possibilities available with three draws weekly.

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner.

The numbers drawn on Monday night were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the Powerball 7.

Since September 6, there have been 46 straight drawings without a big winner, leading to an unprecedented jackpot.

The next drawing is set for Christmas Eve on Wednesday, where the prize is expected to become the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.

Powerball’s odds of winning stand at 1 in 292.2 million, which generates such massive jackpots. However, players have better chances of winning smaller prizes through the game's designs, with three drawings each week.

Winners may choose a payout through 30 payments over 29 years as an annuity, but typically opt for the cash option, which for the recent drawing is estimated at $735.3 million.

Powerball tickets are priced at $2 and are available in 45 states along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Associated Press videojournalist Emilie Megnien in Atlanta contributed to this report.

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Olivia Diaz is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.