Lottery players across the United States are being urged to check their tickets after Monday night's Powerball draw produced no jackpot winner but created several new millionaires. The massive top prize has now rolled over to an estimated $1.7 billion for the next drawing.
Monday's Winning Numbers and Million-Dollar Prizes
The winning numbers drawn on Monday, 23 December 2025, were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with a red Powerball of 7. The Power Play multiplier for the draw was 2x. While the life-changing jackpot remains unclaimed, nine fortunate ticket holders matched all five white balls to secure a $1 million prize each.
These high-value tickets were sold in a diverse spread of states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, with two separate winners emerging from New York. Lottery officials have emphasised the importance for all participants to double-check their numbers.
Secondary Prizes and Double Play Results
Beyond the million-dollar wins, the draw created a significant number of other substantial prizes. A total of 107 tickets won $50,000 each, while another 28 tickets secured $100,000 prizes.
The separate Double Play drawing, an add-on feature for an extra $1, also yielded major wins. Two tickets—one sold in Florida and another in Maryland—matched all five numbers to claim $500,000 prizes each. The Double Play allows players a second chance to win up to $10 million with their original set of numbers.
Historic Jackpot Climbs Ahead of Wednesday's Draw
With the jackpot rolling over, the estimated annuity prize for the next draw on Wednesday has skyrocketed to $1.7 billion. The alternative cash option is estimated at a staggering $781.3 million. This places the prize among the largest in US lottery history, promising a potential world-changing payout for a single ticket.
The news follows a recent high-profile legal case where a Powerball winner successfully sued to retain a $2 billion prize after accusations of ticket theft, highlighting the immense stakes involved in these colossal draws. Players are now being advised to sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep them in a secure place.
