Virginians had a lucky Saturday night as six major prizes emerged from the December 21, 2025 Powerball drawing. While no one claimed the jackpot, the Virginia lottery landscape shifted dramatically with $150,000 and five $50,000 winners celebrating across the state. With over 120,000 Virginia tickets winning prizes, Saturday’s drawing proved to be one of the most successful nights for Old Dominion players this year.
🔥 Quick Facts
- One Richmond ticket won $150,000 at Publix on South Laburnum Avenue on December 21, 2025
- Five Virginia tickets each won $50,000 from stores and online across the Commonwealth
- Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.6 billion for Monday’s drawing—the 5th largest in U.S. lottery history
- Saturday’s winning numbers were 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 with Powerball 20; this marks the 46th consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner
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Saturday’s Powerball drawing on December 21 delivered exceptional news for Virginia players. The major victory came from a single ticket purchased at Publix on South Laburnum Avenue in Richmond, which matched five numbers plus the Powerball to win $150,000. This marked one of the largest non-jackpot prizes in recent Virginia lottery activity.
The winning number combination was 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, with Powerball 20. While no player matched all six numbers nationwide to claim the massive jackpot, the second-tier prizes still generated significant excitement across the state. More than 120,000 total Virginia lottery tickets won some form of prize money from Saturday night’s drawing.
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Beyond the Richmond $150,000 winner, five additional Virginia players each won $50,000 by matching four of the five white balls plus the Powerball. These winning tickets came from diverse Virginia locations, spreading the wealth from Northern Virginia to the Tidewater region. The geographic spread of winners demonstrates how lottery fortune touches Virginians across multiple communities.
The five $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at: 7-Eleven in Chantilly (Lee Road), Food Lion in Norfolk (East Little Creek Road), BJ’s in Falls Church (Wilson Boulevard), Murphy USA in Powhatan (Stavemill Crossing Lane), and through online play via the Virginia Lottery mobile app. This mix shows that Powerball winners emerge through both traditional retail locations and modern digital lottery platforms.
| Location | Prize Amount |
| Publix, Richmond | $150,000 |
| 7-Eleven, Chantilly | $50,000 |
| Food Lion, Norfolk | $50,000 |
| BJ’s, Falls Church | $50,000 |
| Murphy USA, Powhatan | $50,000 |
| Virginia Lottery Mobile App | $50,000 |
National Powerball Results and the Historic $1.6 Billion Jackpot
No ticket in Virginia or anywhere across the nation matched all six winning numbers on December 21, meaning the jackpot rolled yet again. This continues an unprecedented jackpot streak—the 46th consecutive drawing without a winner. The jackpot skyrocketed to an estimated $1.6 billion for Monday’s December 22, 2025 drawing, positioning it as the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.
Nationally, the drawing produced eight Match 5 tickets (matching the five white balls) that each won $1 million. These winning tickets came from California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan (two tickets), New Hampshire, and Ohio. Additionally, 112 tickets nationwide won $50,000 and 22 tickets won $150,000 prizes. Virginia’s performance in this drawing reflects strong participation across the Commonwealth.
Understanding Your Powerball Prize and Claiming Process
For Virginia lottery players, it’s essential to understand prize options and timing. Powerball winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes in Virginia. All six Virginia winners from Saturday’s December 21 drawing have until December 21, 2026 to come forward and claim their prizes. The Virginia Lottery recommends signing the back of your ticket immediately and consulting with financial and legal advisors before claiming.
Prize payout varies by state. In Virginia, prize winners can typically choose between annuity or lump sum options for larger prizes, though second-tier prizes like the $150,000 and $50,000 awards are generally paid as lump sums. All Virginia Lottery profits support K-12 education—in Fiscal Year 2025, the lottery contributed over $901 million to Virginia schools, representing approximately 10% of the state’s K-12 education budget.
Will Anyone Claim the $1.6 Billion Jackpot on Monday Night?
Monday’s December 22, 2025 Powerball drawing offers one more chance at $1.6 billion in prize money—an amount that has energized lottery players nationwide. The drawing will be broadcast live at 10:59 p.m. ET from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Players can watch the drawing on Powerball.com or through official lottery broadcasts. The odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million, while the odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.9.
