Powerball Jackpot Soars to $875 Million, Marking Seventh-Largest Prize in Lottery History

Key Points

• The December 8, 2025 Powerball drawing reached $875 million, the seventh‑largest jackpot ever.
• Winning numbers: 8, 32, 52, 56, 64, with Powerball 23.
• Cash value option stands at $403.6 million before taxes.
• A 2X Power Play multiplier doubled all non‑jackpot prizes.
• If no winner emerges, the jackpot could rise to $880 million for the December 10 drawing.

A Historic Powerball Drawing Captivates Millions

The Powerball jackpot surged to an extraordinary $875 million on Monday night, delivering one of the most significant prize pools in the game’s history. The drawing, held at 10:59 p.m. ET on December 8, instantly became a national event as millions of players checked their tickets in hopes of claiming the life‑changing prize.

This marks the seventh‑largest jackpot ever awarded by Powerball, a milestone reached after multiple drawings without a grand‑prize winner.

Winning Numbers for December 8, 2025

The official winning combination for Monday’s drawing was:

8, 32, 52, 56, 64 Powerball: 23 Power Play: 2X

Players must match all six numbers to win the jackpot, but thousands of participants typically secure secondary prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, depending on the number of matches and whether they selected the Power Play option.

How the Jackpot Reached $875 Million

The prize pool ballooned after the December 6 drawing produced no jackpot winner, triggering a surge in ticket sales nationwide. Powerball jackpots grow rapidly during rollover streaks, especially when they surpass the $500 million threshold — a point at which casual players often join in, dramatically increasing sales.

With participation spanning 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the jackpot climbed swiftly to its historic level.

Where This Jackpot Ranks in Powerball History

Only six Powerball jackpots have ever exceeded Monday night’s $875 million prize. While the largest jackpots have surpassed $2 billion, those events are rare and typically follow months of consecutive rollovers.

This drawing stands out as one of 2025’s most significant lottery moments, far surpassing the average Powerball jackpot and drawing international attention.

What Happens If No One Claims the Jackpot?

Lottery officials were still verifying results at the time of the drawing. If no ticket matches all six numbers, the jackpot will roll over to Wednesday, December 10, with projections estimating a new total of around $880 million.

Even without a jackpot winner, states typically report millions in combined secondary prizes awarded to players who match partial combinations.

Why Players Continue to Chase Record Jackpots

Despite the daunting 1 in 292.2 million odds, massive jackpots consistently attract waves of new and returning players. The possibility of an instant financial transformation — combined with widespread media coverage — turns high‑stakes drawings into cultural events.

State lottery officials note that these surges significantly boost revenue for public programs, including education, making record jackpots beneficial beyond the excitement they generate.

“This jackpot climbed to $875 million, the seventh largest in Powerball history,” — North Carolina Lottery Official Statement

What’s Next?

The next Powerball drawing takes place Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. ET. With the jackpot potentially nearing $880 million, interest is expected to remain high. Players are encouraged to purchase tickets before their state’s cutoff time and check results through official lottery channels.