Powerball December 15 Results: Arizona and California Winners Claim $1 Million Each

No one won the massive Powerball jackpot on Monday, December 15. Two players, however, became instant millionaires. Winners in Arizona and California each matched five numbers to claim a $1 million prize.

 

The $1.15 billion top prize remains unclaimed. It will now roll over to the next drawing. According to lottery officials, the new estimated jackpot is a staggering $1.25 billion.

Details of the December 15 Powerball Drawing

The winning numbers for the Monday night drawing were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68. The red Powerball was 2. The Power Play multiplier for the night was 4X.

To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white numbers and the red Powerball. No ticket achieved this feat. The odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million.

The two $1 million winners correctly matched all five white balls. They missed only the Powerball number. Their tickets were sold in Arizona and California, states that do not allow winners to remain anonymous by default.

Record Jackpot Continues to Grow

The jackpot has been growing for months without a winner. This rollover streak has created the sixth-largest prize in Powerball history. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17.

The estimated $1.25 billion jackpot has a cash option of roughly $572.1 million. This lump-sum payment is before federal and state taxes. The annuity option would distribute the full amount over 29 years.

Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 per play. The optional Power Play feature, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes, costs an additional $1.

Thought you’d like to know

What were the Powerball numbers for December 15?

The winning numbers drawn on Monday, December 15, were 23, 35, 59, 63, and 68. The red Powerball was 2, and the Power Play multiplier was 4X.

Where were the winning $1 million tickets sold?

One winning Match 5 ticket was sold in Arizona. The other was sold in California. The specific retail locations have not been publicly disclosed by lottery authorities.

What is the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing?

The jackpot for the Wednesday, December 17 drawing is estimated at $1.25 billion. The cash value is estimated to be approximately $572.1 million before taxes.

How many numbers do you need to win the Powerball jackpot?

To win the Powerball jackpot, you must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball number. Matching only the five white balls wins the game’s second prize, which was $1 million in this drawing.

What happens if you win a Powerball prize?

Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and contact their state lottery office. They have a set number of days to claim their prize, which varies by state. It is strongly advised to consult with a financial advisor and attorney.

What are the odds of winning any Powerball prize?

The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize are 1 in 24.87. These odds include every prize tier, from $4 for matching just the Powerball up to the multimillion-dollar jackpot.