Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion. When’s the next drawing?

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion. When’s the next drawing?

Taylor Ardrey and Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY

Mon, December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM UTC

2 min read

This is not chump change.

The Powerball jackpot has reached extraordinary heights, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion ahead of the drawing on Monday night, Dec. 15.

The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history and comes after no one won the top prize over the weekend.

Here is what you need to know about the next Powerball drawing.

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When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will take place on Monday, Dec. 15, just after 11 p.m. ET.

How to play the Powerball

A Powerball ticket can make you a millionaire overnight. Tickets start at $2 apiece.

To play the Powerball, you have to buy a ticket for $2. You can do this at a variety of locations, including your local convenience store, gas station, or even grocery store. In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online.

Once you have your ticket, you need to pick six numbers. Five of them will be white balls with numbers from 1 to 69. The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26. People can also add a “Power Play” for $1, which increases the winning for all non-jackpot prizes.

The “Power Play” multiplier can multiply winnings by: 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X.

If you are feeling unlucky or want the computer to do the work for you, the “Quick Pick” option is available, where computer-generated numbers will be printed on a Powerball ticket. To win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball.

Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize will keep ticking up.

Where to buy lottery tickets

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app lets you pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings — all on your phone or home computer.

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Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The Powerball lottery jackpot is $1.1B. The next drawing is tonight.

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