The $1.267 billion Powerball jackpot has just been updated with new winning numbers for the Wednesday, Dec. 17 draw.
Winning Numbers
The winning numbers for the Dec. 17 draw are 25, 66, 33, 53, and 62. The Powerball is 17, and the optional Power Play multiplier is 4x.
Jackpot History
If a ticket matches those numbers, it will claim the sixth-largest Powerball jackpot in game history and the 11th-largest across Powerball and Mega Millions. The largest jackpots in recent history include:
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022; California (Powerball)
- $1.787 billion – Sept. 6, 2025; Missouri, Texas (Powerball)
- $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023; California (Powerball)
- $1.602 billion – Aug. 8, 2023; Florida (Mega Millions)
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee (Powerball)
- $1.537 billion – Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina (Mega Millions)
- $1.348 billion – Jan. 13, 2023; Maine (Mega Millions)
- $1.337 billion – July 29, 2022; Illinois (Mega Millions)
- $1.326 billion – Apr. 6, 2024; Oregon (Powerball)
- $1.269 billion – Dec. 27, 2024; California (Mega Millions)
The current estimated jackpot is about $1.25 billion.
Odds of Winning
The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million. If you overcome those odds, experts say you should immediately do two things: sign the back of the ticket, to ensure only you can claim it, and keep your victory a secret for as long as possible.
Building a Support Team
Instead, experts suggest you build a team of people you can tell, like a financial advisor, a tax advisor, and a lawyer. This team can help you navigate the legal and financial implications of a sudden windfall.
Other Ways to Win
As long as you matched at least the red Powerball, your ticket is worth some money. Not including the grand prize, there are eight ways to win while playing Powerball.
Drawing Schedule
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The lottery game is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Ticket Pricing
Tickets cost $2 each, with the Power Play option available in participating states for an additional $1.
Takeaways
- Winning numbers: 25, 66, 33, 53, 62, Powerball 17, Power Play 4x.
- Jackpot rank: 6th largest in Powerball history, 11th largest overall.
- Odds: 1 in 292.2 million.
The $1.267 billion jackpot continues to capture the imagination of lottery players across the country, and the Dec. 17 numbers may be the ones that change a life forever.
