Powerball Jackpot Soars to Estimated $1.5 Billion for Saturday

The Powerball lottery continues to capture the imagination of participants as the jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.5 billion for the drawing scheduled on December 20, 2025. This increase follows a drawing on December 17 during which no tickets matched the winning numbers.

The numbers drawn on December 17 were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, with the Powerball being 17 and the Power Play multiplier set at 4x. The upcoming jackpot, if won, would rank as the fifth-largest in Powerball history. However, given the rising ticket sales, it is anticipated that this amount may escalate further, potentially placing it in fourth position by the time of the drawing.

Historically, the largest Powerball jackpot was recorded in November 2022, when a staggering $2.04 billion was won in California. That record-setting win remains unmatched, while the second-largest jackpot, valued at $1.787 billion, was split between tickets purchased in Missouri and Texas in September.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot with a $2 ticket are approximately 1 in 292,201,338. Despite these daunting odds, the allure of such life-changing sums continues to draw in players across the country.

As the excitement builds leading to Saturday’s draw, many are eager to see if the jackpot will be won, or if it will continue to climb even higher. The Powerball lottery not only offers a chance at significant financial gain but also provides a shared experience for millions of hopeful participants waiting to see if their numbers will come up.