Did anyone win the Powerball last night? Winning numbers for Dec. 15
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.
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The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.15 billion ahead of the Monday, Dec. 15, drawing after no one on Saturday, Dec. 13, took home the prize.
The cash value of Monday’s jackpot, which was the sixth-largest Powerball jackpot in the history of the game, was an estimated $524.7 million. But the jackpot, now an estimated $1.25 billion, rose once again after no one won on Monday night.
2025 has been a historic year for the Powerball. Back in September, the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history, which was an estimated $1.787 billion, was won by two tickets sold in Montana and Texas.
Here is what you need to know about last night’s Powerball winning numbers.
Powerball winning numbers for 12/15/2025
The winning numbers for the Monday, Dec. 15 drawing are: 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, and the Powerball is 2. The “Power Play” multiplier is 4x.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Did anyone win the Powerball?
No one won the Powerball jackpot or the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, but two lucky people from Arizona and California won the Match 5 $1 million prize.
To find the full list of previous Powerball winners, click the link to the lottery’s website.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next drawing will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17, just after 11 p.m. ET.
What are the top 10 Powerball jackpots?
- $2.04 Billion- Won on Nov. 7, 2022, in California
- $1.787 Billion- Won on Sept. 6, 2025, in Montana and Texas
- $1.765 Billion- Won on Oct. 11, 2023, in California
- $1.586 Billion- Won on Jan. 13, 2016, in California, Florida and Tennessee
- $1.326 Billion- Won on April 6, 2024, in Oregon
- $1.1 Billion – No winner yet
- $1.08 Billion- Won on July 19, 2023, in California
- $842.4 Million- Won on Jan. 1, 2024, in Michigan
- $768.4 Million- Won on March 27, 2019, in Wisconsin
- $758.7 Million- Won on Aug. 23, 2017, in Massachusetts
How to play the Powerball
To play the Powerball, you have to buy a ticket for $2. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online.
Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes.
The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, or 10X.
If you are feeling unlucky or want the computer to do the work for you, the “Quick Pick” option is available, where computer-generated numbers will be printed on a Powerball ticket. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.
Where to buy lottery tickets
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these 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. The Jackpocket app lets you pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings — all on your phone or home computer.
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