Did Anyone Win the $1.25 Billion Powerball Jackpot?
If you were holding a Powerball ticket on Wednesday night and wondering whether this was finally your moment, you definitely weren’t alone. The buzz around the December 17, 2025 drawing was massive, mainly because the jackpot had climbed to an eye-watering $1.25 billion, with a cash option of about $572.1 million. For many players, it felt like one of those once-in-a-lifetime nights where anything could happen.
So, let’s get straight to the big question everyone keeps asking: did anyone win the Powerball jackpot? The short answer is no. Once again, no ticket matched all six numbers, which means the grand prize remains untouched and will continue to grow. That’s why the excitement isn’t dying down just yet.
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The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday night were 25, 33, 53, 62, and 66, with the red Powerball number being 17. The Power Play multiplier came in at 4x. While no one hit the jackpot, it doesn’t mean the night was a total loss for everyone. Several players across the country still walked away with sizable prizes. In fact, three tickets sold in Michigan reportedly earned $50,000 each by matching four white balls and the Powerball.
It’s worth remembering just how rare it is to win the top prize. The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are about 1 in 292.2 million, which explains why these jackpots can roll on for weeks or even months. The last time the Powerball jackpot was won was back on September 6, when a massive $1.787 billion prize was split between winners in Missouri and Texas. Since then, the jackpot has been steadily climbing again.
If you’re already thinking ahead, the next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, December 20. Powerball drawings take place three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—just before 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Ticket cut-off times vary by state, so players usually need to buy their tickets a little earlier in the evening.
With the jackpot now locked at $1.25 billion and still rising, it has officially earned a spot among the largest Powerball prizes of all time. Whether you see it as a fun holiday dream or a serious long shot, the story continues. For now, no one has claimed the fortune, and the question remains wide open as the next drawing approaches: will the next ticket finally make someone a billionaire?
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