What Are the Powerball Numbers for Last Drawing and How to Watch the Next Drawing

The Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, December 3, 2025 drawing has climbed to an estimated $775 million, one of the largest jackpots of the year. Many lottery players are searching for the most recent results and how to watch the next drawing live. This guide explains the latest winning numbers, the previous draw results, and when the next numbers will be announced.

The Monday, December 1 drawing produced no jackpot winner, according to national lottery officials. Three tickets matched all five white balls for $1 million prizes, keeping the jackpot rolling forward into midweek. Powerball drawings continue every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

Latest Powerball Numbers and Upcoming Drawing Details

The winning numbers for Wednesday, December 3 will be drawn around 11 p.m. Eastern. Results typically become available moments after the official televised draw. For now, players can review the most recent confirmed results from Monday, December 1. Those winning numbers were 5, 18, 26, 47, 59, and the Powerball was 1. The Power Play multiplier was 3.

Officials confirmed that no ticket matched all six numbers in that drawing. However, three players in California, Georgia, and Illinois each matched all five white balls to earn $1 million. The growing jackpot now stands at an estimated $775 million with a cash option of $362.5 million for the December 3 drawing.

Powerball prizes vary depending on how many numbers a ticket matches. The possible outcomes include rewards for matching only the red Powerball, matching a combination of white balls and the Powerball, or matching all five white balls without the Powerball. The highest prize is awarded only when all numbers match exactly as drawn.

Powerball drawings take place three times per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday—at 10:59 p.m. ET from the official draw studio in Florida. The drawings are broadcast live on participating local stations and streamed through authorized providers.

Recent Results and What They Mean for Players

The jackpot has been rising since the last grand prize was claimed on September 6, 2025, when winners in Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion payout. Since then, no ticket has matched all six numbers in dozens of consecutive drawings. This trend keeps public interest high as the jackpot approaches the $800 million threshold.

Powerball has produced several large jackpots this year, including $205 million won in California on May 31 and $167.3 million won in Kentucky on April 26. The game regularly ranks among the most-searched topics in the United States when jackpots exceed several hundred million dollars. National outlets such as the Associated Press and CNN have reported increasing demand for tickets as the prize grows.

The rising jackpot often leads to increased participation, which can cause more secondary prize winners. However, the odds of hitting all six numbers remain extremely low. Players only need to match the red Powerball to win the smallest reward, but matching all six remains the challenge that drives major rollover streaks.

The Wednesday, December 3 drawing will determine whether the jackpot climbs again or finally finds a new winner. Many players will watch closely to see if the prize pushes into record-setting territory later in the month.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What were the Powerball numbers for the last drawing?

The last drawing was held Monday, December 1. The winning numbers were 5, 18, 26, 47, 59, and the Powerball was 1. The Power Play was 3.

Q2: When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing is Wednesday, December 3 at 10:59 p.m. ET. The numbers are revealed during a live broadcast from Florida.

Q3: How can I watch the Powerball drawing?

The drawing airs live on authorized local TV stations and official streaming partners. Broadcasts begin shortly before 11 p.m. Eastern.

Q4: How many numbers do you need to win a Powerball prize?

You can win with as few as one number if it is the red Powerball. Matching more numbers increases the prize amount.

Q5: When did someone last win the Powerball jackpot?

The most recent jackpot win occurred on September 6, 2025, in Missouri and Texas, when winners shared a $1.787 billion prize.