The Powerball jackpot has continued its historic climb, rolling over yet again after no ticket matched all six numbers in the drawing on Monday, December 8, 2025. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing has now surged to a colossal $930 million, cementing its place as one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
The winning numbers for Monday night have been confirmed, and while the grand prize remains elusive, millions of players across the country are checking their tickets for significant secondary wins.
💰 Official Winning Numbers for December 8, 2025
Players should check their tickets carefully against the official numbers drawn on Monday night. The Power Play multiplier was 2x.
| White Balls (1–69) | Powerball (1–26) | Power Play |
|---|---|---|
| 8, 32, 52, 56, 64 | 23 | 2x |
Jackpot Status: Rollover. Lottery officials have confirmed that no ticket matched all five white balls plus the red Powerball to claim the estimated $875 million prize. Consequently, the prize pool has grown significantly for the mid-week draw.
📅 Next Drawing: Approaching $1 Billion
With no jackpot winner, the prize pool has rolled over for the 41st consecutive time. The excitement now shifts to the mid-week drawing, where the jackpot will likely test the billion-dollar threshold.
- Next Drawing: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- New Estimated Jackpot: $930 Million
- Estimated Cash Value: $428 Million
- Draw Time: 10:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time)
- Broadcast: Live from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
🚨 Secondary Winners and Payouts
While the jackpot went unclaimed, the 2x Power Play multiplier significantly boosted winnings for lower-tier prizes. In previous drawings of this magnitude, secondary prizes have created instant millionaires across multiple states.
For the Monday, December 8 drawing, players are urged to check their tickets at authorized retailers or via official lottery apps. Prizes range from $4 just for matching the Powerball, up to $2 million for matching five white balls with the Power Play option active.
📊 Powerball Prize Structure and Odds
The Powerball game offers nine ways to win, with the jackpot odds set at 1 in 292.2 million. However, the overall odds of winning any prize are much more favorable at approximately 1 in 24.9.
Here is the detailed prize breakdown when the 2x Multiplier is in play:
| Match | Base Prize | Prize with 2x Power Play |
|---|---|---|
| 5 White Balls + Powerball | Jackpot | Jackpot |
| 5 White Balls | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 (Fixed Cap) |
| 4 White Balls + Powerball | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| 4 White Balls | $100 | $200 |
| 3 White Balls + Powerball | $100 | $200 |
| 3 White Balls | $7 | $14 |
| 2 White Balls + Powerball | $7 | $14 |
| 1 White Ball + Powerball | $4 | $8 |
| Powerball Only | $4 | $8 |
🏦 Cash vs. Annuity: The $930 Million Choice
Should a lucky player land the $930 million prize on Wednesday, they will face a critical financial decision that will shape their future:
1. The Annuity Option
The winner receives the full advertised jackpot of $930 million, paid out over 30 years. The first payment is immediate, followed by 29 annual graduated payments. Each annual payment increases by 5%, providing steady income and substantial inflation protection.
2. The Cash Option
The winner receives a one-time, lump-sum payment of approximately $428 million (before federal and state taxes). This option provides immediate liquidity and is the choice of most jackpot winners, allowing for immediate investment strategies.
Experts strongly advise consulting with a team of financial advisors, tax attorneys, and estate planners before claiming a prize of this magnitude.
📜 How to Play Powerball
For those new to the game or looking to join the excitement for Wednesday’s draw:
- Ticket Cost: $2 per play.
- Availability: Tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Selection: Choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Power Play: For an extra $1 per play, you can add the Power Play feature to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
- Ticket Deadline: Sales cut-off times vary by state, typically closing 1-2 hours before the 10:59 p.m. ET drawing.
🏆 Top 10 Largest Powerball Jackpots in History
The current $930 million prize is rapidly climbing the ranks of the largest lottery jackpots ever recorded, currently sitting at #6 on the all-time Powerball list:
- $2.04 Billion – Nov. 7, 2022 (CA)
- $1.765 Billion – Oct. 11, 2023 (CA)
- $1.586 Billion – Jan. 13, 2016 (CA, FL, TN)
- $1.326 Billion – April 6, 2024 (OR)
- $1.08 Billion – July 19, 2023 (CA)
- $930 Million (Est.) – Dec. 10, 2025 (Pending)
- $842.4 Million – Jan. 1, 2024 (MI)
- $768.4 Million – March 27, 2019 (WI)
- $758.7 Million – Aug. 23, 2017 (MA)
- $754.6 Million – Feb. 6, 2023 (WA)
As the jackpot nears the billion-dollar milestone, ticket sales are expected to surge. Players are encouraged to play responsibly and ensure their tickets are signed and stored safely.
Next Drawing: Tune in Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET to see if the massive $930 million jackpot is finally claimed!
