Did anyone win Powerball Dec 15? Lottery Powerball winning numbers miss again as jackpot jumps to $1.25 billion

Did anyone win Powerball Dec 15? No one won the Powerball jackpot in the Monday, Dec. 15 drawing. No ticket matched all five white balls and the red Powerball. As a result, the prize rolled over once again, pushing the estimated jackpot for the next draw to a massive $1.25 billion, with a $572.1 million cash option.

The next Powerball drawing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 10:59 p.m. ET. It now ranks as the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever, trailing only the $1.79 billion prize won earlier in 2025 by players in Missouri and Texas. This marks the second time this year the Powerball jackpot has crossed the $1 billion threshold.

Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play that can multiply non-jackpot winnings. Despite the eye-popping prize, the odds remain long. The chance of winning the jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million, according to official lottery data.


In states like Michigan, ticket sales close at 9:45 p.m. ET on draw nights. Winning numbers are announced live and posted on Powerball.com shortly after the draw.

When is the next Powerball drawing and what time does it happen?

The next Powerball drawing takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Drawings are held three times a week:

• Monday
  
  
• Wednesday
  
  
• Saturday
  
  

All drawings begin at 10:59 p.m. ET and are conducted at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.

How late can you buy a Powerball ticket before the drawing?

Ticket cutoff times vary by state. In Michigan, players can buy Powerball tickets:

• In-store or online
  
  
• Until 9:45 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing
  
  

Players should check local lottery rules, as sales deadlines differ across states.

How much does Powerball cost and how do prizes work?

A standard Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. Players can add the Power Play option for an extra $1, which multiplies non-jackpot winnings by 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x.

The main prize tiers include:

• Jackpot: Match five white balls plus the Powerball
  
  
• $1 million: Match five white balls
  
  
• $50,000: Match four white balls plus the Powerball
  
  

With Power Play, the $1 million prize doubles to $2 million. Overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain steep at 1 in 292.2 million, according to official lottery data.

Where to find Powerball winning numbers and Double Play details

Winning numbers are announced live at 10:59 p.m. ET and are:

• Broadcast during the drawing
  
  
• Posted on Powerball.com
  
  
• Listed on state lottery websites, including the Michigan Lottery
  
  

Players who choose the Double Play option get a second drawing shortly after the main event, usually between 11:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. ET.

The Double Play costs an extra $1 per ticket and offers prizes of up to $10 million, though Power Play multipliers do not apply to Double Play winnings.