Who Won the Powerball on December 17, 2025?

Powerball Winning Numbers for December 17

The Powerball winning numbers for the Wednesday, December 17 drawing have been released, featuring a jackpot that reached an estimated $1.25 billion (or $572.1 million in cash). The winning numbers are 25, 33, 53, 62, and 66, with the Powerball number being 17. The Power Play number for this draw was 4.

Did Anyone Win the Jackpot?

Despite the massive jackpot, no one matched all the numbers correctly and claimed the grand prize. This means the jackpot will roll over to the next drawing.

Next Powerball Drawing

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. This regular schedule ensures that players have multiple opportunities to try their luck.

When Can You Purchase a Ticket?

In New Jersey, both in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw. It's important for players to purchase tickets before this deadline to be eligible for that day's drawing.

Cost to Play Powerball

Each Powerball ticket costs $2. Players can also choose to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play. This feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or even ten times, depending on the multiplier drawn.

How to Claim Your Prize

If you're a Powerball winner, there are several ways to claim your prize:

• Small Prizes: All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99.
• Larger Prizes: For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit their tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices.
• By mail, send a winner claim form, the winning lottery ticket, and a copy of a government-issued ID to:
  • New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.
• In person, drop off the claim form and ticket at the New Jersey Lottery office, where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office.
  • Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.

To find a lottery retailer, visit the NJ lotto website.

Powerball Payout Guide

Powerball offers a range of prizes based on how many numbers are matched:

• Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
• Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
• Match 4 White Balls: $100
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
• Match 3 White Balls: $7
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
• Match Powerball: $4
• Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
• Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
• Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
• Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
• Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
• Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
• Match Powerball with Power Play: $16

Odds of Winning the Jackpot

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. While these odds may seem low, they encourage players to keep trying, as the jackpots continue to grow.

Where to Find Winning Numbers

Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. These drawings are also live-streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted on the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.