USA Lottery Results for December 17, 2025: Powerball $1.27 Billion

Tonight's drawings across 8 games had over $1.29 Billion in prizes, led by a massive Powerball jackpot that now sits at $1.5 Billion. Seven additional games drew prizes ranging from $22,000 to $10 Million.

Powerball

The Powerball jackpot reached $1.27 Billion tonight with winning numbers 25, 33, 53, 62, 66 and Powerball 17. Number 66 appeared in tonight's main draw, and it's been showing up frequently at 16.7% in the last 30 drawings.

The Double Play add-on feature drew 24, 43, 65, 66, 68 with bonus number 3 for its $10 Million top prize. Number 66 made an appearance in both the main draw and Double Play tonight.

Looking at recent trends, two numbers tied for highest frequency. Both 28 and 32 appeared in 20.0% of the last 30 draws, well above the expected rate. Number 66 from tonight's draw sits at 16.7%, along with 51. On the opposite end, five numbers remained at 3.3% each: 34, 11, 38, 54, and 37. Check the Powerball analysis for detailed tracking of all number patterns.

Lotto America

Lotto America drew 14, 30, 38, 40, 47 with bonus number 6 for a $9.79 Million jackpot. None of tonight's winning numbers appeared in the top hot numbers from recent draws.

Number 35 leads all others at 26.7% appearance rate in the last 30 drawings. That's 8 times out of 30 draws. Number 50 follows at 23.3%, with number 8 at 20.0%. Five numbers stayed at the minimum 3.3% frequency: 24, 52, 6, 34, and 9. Visit the Lotto America results to compare your tickets.

Tri-State Megabucks

Tri-State Megabucks awarded a $1.08 Million top prize with numbers 17, 26, 29, 39, 40 and bonus 2. Tonight's draw included several mid-range numbers, avoiding both the highest and lowest ends of the number pool.

One number stands out dramatically in recent patterns. Number 19 appeared in 33.3% of the last 30 draws, that's 10 times total. Number 1 follows at 23.3%. Meanwhile, five numbers each appeared just once: 35, 36, 18, 16, and 12, all at 3.3%. For complete historical data, check the Tri-State Megabucks analysis.

Gimme 5

Tonight's Gimme 5 drawing produced numbers 9, 17, 24, 28, 32 for the $100,000 top prize. The winning combination spread across low, mid, and high number ranges.

Three numbers tied for most frequent appearances. Numbers 11, 3, and 16 each showed up in 26.7% of the last 30 draws, that's 8 times each. Number 30 appeared in 23.3% of draws. Three numbers stayed at minimum frequency of 3.3%: numbers 5, 27, and 1.

2by2

2by2 drew 23, 26, 22, 25 for its $22,000 top prize. All four numbers fell in the 20s range tonight, an unusual clustering.

Number 6 leads recent frequency at 26.7%, appearing 8 times in the last 30 draws. Two numbers appeared just once at 3.3% each: numbers 8 and 17.

Lucky for Life

The Lucky for Life drawing produced 11, 13, 20, 40, 41 with Lucky Ball 7 for its $1,000 per day for life top prize. Number 41 from tonight's draw has been appearing frequently in recent weeks, and number 11 also ranks among the hot numbers.

Number 8 tops the frequency chart at 30.0%, appearing 9 times in the last 30 draws. Number 41 from tonight's winning combination sits at 26.7% with 8 appearances. Numbers 4, 24, and 12 each appeared in 23.3% of draws. Five numbers remained at 3.3% each: 31, 2, 44, 9, and 22. See the chart below for the complete hot and cold numbers.

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Cash4Life

Cash4Life drew 3, 32, 33, 36, 59 with Cash Ball 3 for its $1,000 per day for life prize. Number 32 from tonight's draw ranks among the hot numbers in recent tracking.

Number 10 leads at 26.7% frequency, appearing 8 times in the last 30 draws. Number 60 sits at 20.0%, while four numbers tied at 16.7%: 32, 56, 12, and 58. Tonight's winning number 32 falls in that group. Five numbers stayed at 3.3%: 57, 55, 7, 31, and 28. Compare your numbers with official Cash4Life results.

How to Claim Your Prize

Winners should sign the back of their tickets immediately. For prizes under $600, you can claim at any authorized retailer. Larger amounts require a visit to your state lottery office with valid ID and your signed ticket. You'll need to fill out a claim form and provide your Social Security number for tax purposes.

Don't wait too long. Most states give you 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes, though some allow up to a year. After that deadline, unclaimed money goes back to the state lottery fund. Visit our USA prize claim guide for specific details about your state's requirements and office locations.

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What's Next

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.5 billion. With no jackpot winner yet, it could continue to climb in the upcoming drawings. All other games have reset their prize amounts and will draw again on their regular schedules.

Check back for the latest USA lottery results after each drawing. You can also browse the complete list of USA games to see which drawings match your playing style and budget.

Play Responsibly

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