Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.5 billion, with a cash value of $686.5 million for the Saturday, Dec. 20, drawing.
No one took home the top prize of $1.27 billion for the Wednesday, Dec. 17, Powerball drawing.
Did anyone win Powerball last night? Numbers for 12/17/2025
The winning numbers in the Dec. 17 drawing were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66 and the Powerball was 17. The Power Play multiplier was 4x.
Two tickets sold in Arizona and Massachusetts matched all five white balls and had the Power Play for $2 million prizes. Another six tickes sold in Connecticut, New York (3), Pennsylvania and Tennessee matches all five while balls for $1 million jackpots.
When is the next Powerball drawing? What time? How to watch
The next Powerball drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. The jackpot is an estimated $1.5 billion, with a cash value of $686.5 million.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and can be seen live on the Powerball website.
How to check winning numbers on the Powerball official website and Ohio Lottery
Check to see if you won through the Ohio Lottery or Powerball website.
