Lottery players across the United States are being urged to carefully check their tickets following Saturday night's Powerball draw, which created a new wave of millionaires despite no one hitting the colossal jackpot.
Saturday's Winning Numbers and Major Prize Winners
The numbers drawn on Saturday, 21 December 2025, were 4, 5, 28, 52, and 69, with the Powerball number 20 and a 3x Power Play multiplier. While the top prize remains unclaimed, the draw produced a significant number of high-value winners.
Most notably, eight tickets successfully matched all five white balls to win the 'Match 5' prize. These winning tickets were sold in California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, two separate locations in Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio.
Prize Details and the Soaring Jackpot
The Match 5 prize is a set cash award of $1 million in most jurisdictions. The exception is California, where payouts are pari-mutuel, meaning the final amount depends on sales and the total number of winners in that state.
Beyond the Match 5 winners, the draw was lucrative for many others. A further 112 tickets won $50,000 prizes, and another 22 tickets secured $150,000 prizes, thanks to the Power Play multiplier.
With no jackpot winner from Saturday's draw, the grand prize has rolled over to a staggering estimated $1.6 billion, with a cash option valued at approximately $735.3 million. This makes it the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the fifth-largest ever recorded in the United States.
Next Steps for Players
Officials are reminding all participants to scrutinise their tickets, as many lower-tier prizes may go unclaimed. The focus now turns to the next draw, scheduled for Monday, 22 December.
Players holding tickets from Saturday's draw should verify them against the official numbers promptly. Those with winning tickets typically have between 90 days and one year to claim their prize, depending on the state where the ticket was purchased.
