The Powerball drawing from Monday night, December 22, 2025, delivered winning numbers 3-18-36-41-54 with Powerball 7, but the $1.59 billion jackpot went unclaimed. This marks the 46th consecutive drawing without a grand prize winner, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday, December 24.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Monday’s Powerball numbers were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with red Powerball 7
- No jackpot winner claimed the $1.59 billion prize on December 22
- This is the 46th straight drawing without a grand prize winner since September 6, 2025
- The next Christmas Eve drawing features an estimated $1.7 billion jackpot with $781.3 million cash option
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The North Carolina Powerball drawing on Monday, December 22, 2025, produced the winning numbers 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with the red Powerball 7. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2X. Players across the nation checked their tickets following the evening draw, but unfortunately the jackpot remained unclaimed for another night.
Multiple states participated in the drawing, and while there were no winners of the top prize, numerous players won secondary prizes. According to official Powerball results, tickets matching all five white balls but not the Powerball won $1 million prizes in several states including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, plus two tickets in New York.
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The holiday season has marked an extraordinary run of jackpot growth for the Powerball lottery. Since September 6, 2025, when a pair of tickets from Texas and Missouri split an $1.8 billion jackpot, there have been exactly 46 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner. This extended roll period has allowed the jackpot to build dramatically during the final months of the year.
The lack of winners is entirely based on probability rather than unusual circumstances. The odds of matching all six winning numbers stand at a staggering 1 in 292.2 million. However, the overall odds of winning any prize are significantly better at approximately 1 in 24.9, meaning many players win smaller amounts even when the jackpot remains up for grabs.
Jackpot Surges to $1.7 Billion for Christmas Eve
| Drawing Details | Amount |
| December 22 Jackpot | $1.59 Billion |
| December 24 Estimated Jackpot | $1.7 Billion |
| Cash Option (Dec 24) | $781.3 Million |
| Power Play Multiplier | 2X (Monday) |
With no winner on Monday night, the Powerball jackpot has exploded to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The cash option for the Christmas Eve drawing stands at $781.3 million. This places the current jackpot among the largest in lottery history, approaching historical records while offering unprecedented potential winnings.
The holiday timing of this massive jackpot has captured nationwide attention as millions of people purchase tickets hoping to win. Retailers across all participating states report increased sales activity as the drawing date approaches.
Powerball Prize Breakdown and Player Odds
While the jackpot captures headlines, Powerball offers nine different ways to win prizes. Matching all five white ball numbers but missing the red Powerball wins $1 million, as seen in Monday’s draw across multiple states. Players can also win substantial amounts by matching four white balls and the Powerball, three white balls and the Powerball, and various other combinations.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain constant at 1 in 292.2 million, according to official lottery statistics. However, the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24.9, making it possible for regular players to experience some level of success even without hitting the grand prize. The Power Play feature allows players to multiply non-jackpot winnings for an additional dollar per ticket.
What’s Next: Christmas Eve Powerball Expectations?
The Christmas Eve Powerball drawing promises to be one of the most anticipated in recent memory. With a $1.7 billion jackpot on the line, lottery players nationwide are making plans to purchase tickets. The drawing will take place at 10:59 PM ET, following the standard schedule. Tickets must be purchased before 10 PM ET to be eligible for that evening’s draw.
As of today, December 23, 2025, players have just one day to buy tickets before the holiday drawing. Winners will have various options for claiming their prize, including receiving annual installment payments representing the full $1.7 billion or selecting the $781.3 million lump sum cash option. Either choice would represent a life-changing amount of money for the fortunate winner.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official winning numbers and jackpot amounts for December 22, 2025
- Multiple State Lottery Offices – Secondary prize winner confirmations across participating states
- CNN, CBS News, USA Today – Powerball jackpot rolling streak and holiday season reporting
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