Powerball's $1.5 billion jackpot is up for grabs in the December 20, 2025 drawing. Here's everything you need to know to play and win.
The Big Draw
The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $1.5 billion, making it the 5th largest in the lottery's history. If you match all five numbers plus the Powerball on Saturday, December 20 at 11 p.m. ET, you could win a one-time cash payment of $686.5 million before taxes.
Recent Jackpots
This massive jackpot has rolled over 45 consecutive times since September 6, 2025, when two tickets in Missouri and Texas won the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history: $1.787 billion. The top 10 largest Powerball jackpots include some truly life-changing sums.
How to Play
Playing Powerball is simple. Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and online in eligible states. You choose six numbers: five white balls from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. For an extra $1, you can add the "Power Play" option, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
Quick Pick
If you're feeling unlucky, you can opt for the "Quick Pick" feature, where the computer selects the numbers for you. To win the jackpot, you must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
Drawings and Prizes
Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the prize continues to grow. The more consecutive drawings without a winner, the larger the jackpot becomes.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in person at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and potentially airport terminals. Additionally, you can order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in the following U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
Jackpocket and Responsible Gaming
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Remember, gambling should be done responsibly. Be 18+ years old (21+ in Arizona and 19+ in Nebraska) and visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions. For support, call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR), 1-800-981-0023 (PR), or 1-800-GAMBLER (all others).
