- The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, have been revealed.
- The jackpot for this drawing was an estimated $775 million, making it the eighth largest in Powerball history.
- The cash value for the grand prize was estimated to be $362.5 million.
- Players should check their tickets now to see if they hold the winning combination.
Lottery players across the country are checking their tickets after the Powerball drawing for an estimated $775 million jackpot was held on Wednesday, December 3. The massive prize ranks as the eighth largest in the history of the game and the 17th largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.
Winning Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 3
The highly anticipated winning numbers for the December 3 drawing are:
1 – 14 – 20 – 46 – 51 and Powerball 26
The Power Play multiplier for the night was 3x.
Jackpot Details and Payout Options
The $775 million jackpot has a one-time cash payout option of approximately $362.5 million, which most winners choose to take. The grand prize has been growing since it was last won on September 6, when winning tickets in Missouri and Texas split a staggering $1.787 billion jackpot.
While the jackpot grabs the headlines, there are multiple ways to win. Prizes range from $4 for matching just the Powerball to $1 million for matching all five white balls. The Power Play feature, available for an extra $1 per ticket, can multiply non-jackpot prizes.
How to Play Powerball
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. To play, you select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. For those who prefer to leave it to chance, a “Quick Pick” option allows the lottery terminal to randomly select the numbers for you.
Drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The deadline to purchase tickets varies by state, typically ending one to two hours before the official drawing.
What Are the Odds of Winning?
While the dream of winning is immense, the odds are famously long. The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of matching all five white balls to win a $1 million prize are significantly better but still a challenge at 1 in 11.6 million.
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