Here are the winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Monday, December 22, 2025:

Main numbers: 3, 18, 36, 41, 54  

Powerball: 7  

Power Play: 2x

That’s it—if those match your ticket, you’re in luck.

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The drawing also featured the Double Play option, which came with its own set of winning numbers: 14, 32, 47, 48, 69, and Powerball 17. With Double Play, you tack on an extra dollar for a separate shot at winning—same ticket, fresh set of numbers, more chances to score.

Now, the big headline from Monday’s drawing: nobody hit the massive $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot. Not a single winner. That means the giant prize pool rolls over and just keeps climbing. For the next drawing—Wednesday, December 24, 2025—the jackpot’s expected to hit a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion.

Honestly, this is one of the biggest jackpots we’ve seen. It’s got lottery fans across the country buzzing. Every time there’s no jackpot winner, the prize just gets bigger, and you can feel the excitement ramping up with each drawing.

Let’s talk about what happened in Colorado for the December 22 drawing. Plenty of folks won across different prize levels, even though nobody matched all six numbers for the top prize. Here’s how it broke down:

Major Prize Winners (4+ Numbers)

Matching four numbers plus the Powerball: One lucky Coloradan took home $50,000.

Matching four numbers: Eighteen people won $100 each.

Mid-Tier Winners

Three numbers plus the Powerball: Forty-eight winners got $100.

Just three numbers: This was the biggest group—1,521 winners, each pocketing $7.

Lower-Tier Winners

Two numbers plus the Powerball: 1,374 people picked up $7.

One number plus the Powerball: 10,286 winners scored $4.

Just the Powerball number: The most common win—24,444 Coloradans walked away with $4.

So, even with nobody grabbing the jackpot, lots of people still had reason to celebrate. And with that ever-growing prize waiting, you can bet even more folks will be trying their luck next time.

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When you look at the list of winners, it’s clear that Powerball spreads out the excitement—it's not all about the giant jackpot. Plenty of folks in Colorado took home smaller prizes, and for regular lottery players, those wins can still make your day.

Power Play Winners in Colorado – December 22

If you tossed in the extra buck for Power Play, things got even more interesting. Here’s how it shook out:

Power Play 5 (Five Numbers): Nobody in Colorado hit this one. If they had, they’d be $2 million richer.

Power Play 4 + PB: One lucky player snagged $100,000 after the 2x multiplier kicked in.

Power Play 4: Seventeen people grabbed $200 each—double what the base prize would’ve been.

Power Play 3 + PB: Fifty-three winners pocketed $200 each.

Power Play 3: 1,026 players walked away with $14 apiece.

Power Play 2 + PB: 906 winners scored $14 each.

Power Play 1 + PB: 7,124 folks got $8 each.

Power Play PB: 17,236 people matched just the Powerball, but still, with Power Play, they each picked up $8.

The Power Play number for this drawing was 2, so every non-jackpot prize got doubled for those who added Power Play. One person turned their ticket into $100,000 just by matching four numbers plus the Powerball. Not bad for a regular night.

Powerball Double Play Results for Colorado – December 22

Double Play gives you another shot with your same ticket. On December 22, the Double Play numbers were 14, 32, 47, 48, 69, and Powerball 17. Here’s how Colorado did:

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One player in Colorado hit Double Play 4 plus the Powerball and took home $50,000.

Thirteen people matched Double Play 4 and each won $500.

Nineteen more matched Double Play 3 plus the Powerball and also snagged $500 each.

Then you’ve got 612 winners who matched just Double Play 3 — they each picked up $20.

Another 474 matched Double Play 2 plus the Powerball, so they won $20 each, too.

For matching Double Play 1 plus the Powerball, 3,845 folks scored $10 apiece.

And if you only matched the Powerball number in Double Play? You’re not alone — 9,397 winners in Colorado did that and got $7 each.

The Double Play feature really paid off, handing out bigger prizes at every level compared to the regular draw. It basically gives you another shot at winning with the same ticket, just using a different set of numbers.

How to Check Your Powerball Ticket: Step-by-Step Guide

Bought a Powerball ticket for the Monday, December 22 draw? Here’s what to do:

Step 1: Find Your Ticket

Grab your ticket and look over the numbers you picked. Jot down your five white balls and your Powerball number so you have them handy.

Step 2: Compare Your Numbers

Match your ticket numbers against the official winning numbers:

  • Your white balls: Match against 3, 18, 36, 41, 54
  • Your Powerball: Match against 7
  • If you played Power Play, note that number for additional checking
  • If you played Double Play, you have a second set of numbers to check

Step 3: Determine Your Prize Level

Count how many numbers match to identify your prize tier:

  • Matching all 5 white balls + Powerball = Jackpot winner
  • Matching 5 white balls = $1,000,000
  • Matching 4 white balls + Powerball = $50,000
  • Matching 4 white balls = $100
  • Matching 3 white balls + Powerball = $100
  • Matching 3 white balls = $7
  • Matching 2 white balls + Powerball = $7
  • Matching 1 white ball + Powerball = $4
  • Matching Powerball only = $4

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 Step 4: Check the Official Numbers  

Go to the Colorado Lottery’s website (www.coloradolottery.com) or the Powerball site (www.powerball.com) to double-check the winning numbers and the prize details. Don’t just trust a slip or a news story—always look at the real deal.

Step 5: Claim Your Prize  

If you’ve got a winning ticket, take it to any authorized Colorado Lottery retailer. If your prize is bigger—over $100—you’ll need to head to a Colorado Lottery office instead. Don’t wait around too long. Prizes have deadlines, so read the official rules and make sure you don’t miss out.

Understanding Powerball Odds and Chances  

Let’s be real: winning the Powerball jackpot is incredibly rare. That’s why the prize keeps growing so much. Knowing the odds helps you see what you’re really getting into.

Overall Odds  

The chance of winning any Powerball prize? About 1 in 25. So, for every 25 tickets sold, one will win something—even if it’s just a few bucks.

Jackpot Odds  

Now, the big one: your odds of landing the jackpot are about 1 in 292 million. People like to compare that to, well, just about any once-in-a-lifetime event—because honestly, that’s what it is.

  • Flipping a coin and getting heads 28 times in a row
  • Being struck by lightning in your lifetime (which is about 1 in 500,000)
  • You would need to buy approximately 292 million tickets to have the same odds as being struck by lightning once

Prize Tier Odds

Different prize levels have varying odds:

  • Matching 5 white balls (no Powerball): 1 in 11.7 million
  • Matching 4 white balls + Powerball: 1 in 913,129
  • Matching 4 white balls: 1 in 36,525
  • Matching 3 white balls + Powerball: 1 in 24,545
  • Matching 3 white balls: 1 in 580
  • Matching 2 white balls + Powerball: 1 in 701
  • Matching 1 white ball + Powerball: 1 in 92
  • Matching Powerball only: 1 in 38

Impact of Buying Multiple Tickets

Purchasing additional tickets does increase your odds mathematically. However, the odds remain extraordinarily low even with multiple purchases. For example:​

  • Buying 5 tickets makes you 5 times more likely to win than buying 1 ticket
  • Buying 100 tickets makes you 100 times more likely to win
  • You would still need to buy approximately 292 million tickets to mathematically equal the odds of being struck by lightning

 No one hit the jackpot in Monday’s December 22 Powerball drawing, so the buzz is only getting louder. The next shot at that massive prize comes up on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. They’re estimating the jackpot at a wild $1.7 billion. Tune in at 10:59 PM Eastern (that’s 8:59 PM if you’re in Colorado).

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The growing jackpot provides renewed incentive for players to purchase tickets, as the prize pool continues expanding. The $1.7 billion estimated jackpot represents one of the largest Powerball prizes ever offered, potentially making it one of the most significant lottery drawings in recent history.

Powerball Drawing Schedule

Standard Powerball drawings occur on three days per week:

  • Monday nights at 10:59 PM Eastern Time
  • Wednesday nights at 10:59 PM Eastern Time
  • Saturday nights at 10:59 PM Eastern Time

 If you’re playing the lottery in Colorado, remember the drawings happen at 8:59 PM Mountain Time. That time zone difference can catch people off guard.

Now, the big prizes are tempting, no doubt about it. But experts always push for playing smart. Here’s what they suggest:

When you pick your numbers, go random. Skip the birthdays, anniversaries, or easy sequences. Sure, this won’t bump up your odds of winning, but if you do hit the jackpot, you’re less likely to split it with a bunch of other people who picked the same “special” numbers.

Some folks like to avoid numbers that just came up in the last draw, thinking lightning won’t strike twice. Truth is, every number has an equal shot in each draw. It’s all random. The odds of a repeat are pretty low—like 3 or 4 percent—but technically, nothing’s stopping it from happening.

And as for spotting patterns in past results? Don’t waste your time. Every drawing is totally independent. The lottery doesn’t care about what happened last week or last month. Each pick stands on its own.

Budget Responsibility

  • Set a lottery budget you can afford to lose
  • Never use money needed for essential expenses
  • View lottery purchases as entertainment, not investment
  • Track your spending and ensure it doesn't become problematic

 Colorado’s Powerball drawing on December 22 brought in thousands of winners from all over the state. No one nabbed the jackpot this time, but with the next prize at a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion, you can bet excitement (and ticket sales) are only going up.

If you’re playing, make sure you know the odds and the prize breakdown. It’s easy to get swept up in the fun, but staying smart keeps things in check. Whether you’re a die-hard Powerball fan or just jump in now and then, keeping an eye on the results and knowing how to claim your prize is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out on a win.

When you need up-to-date info, check the official Colorado Lottery website or the Powerball site. Good luck next time!