Powerball Results for December 3: $775 Million Jackpot Announced
The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing on December 3 is a staggering $775 million. This amount reflects the growing excitement as no one won the previous jackpot announced on December 1. Three tickets did match five numbers, each winning $1 million in California, Georgia, and Illinois.
Powerball Drawing Schedule and Current Jackpot
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET. For the December 3 drawing, the cash option stands at $362.5 million. Participants should check their tickets to see if they match the drawn numbers.
Winning Numbers for December 3
- White Numbers: 1, 14, 20, 46, 51
- Powerball: 26
- Power Play Multiplier: 3x
Results from December 1 Drawing
In the December 1 drawing, the winning numbers were:
- White Numbers: 5, 18, 26, 47, 59
- Powerball: 1
- Power Play Multiplier: 3x
No one took home the jackpot during that drawing, but three players matched five white balls and earned a $1 million prize each.
Powerball Prize Structure
The Powerball lottery offers various ways to win prizes. Below are the details of potential winnings based on ticket combinations:
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| Powerball only | $4 |
| 1 white number + Powerball | $4 |
| 2 white numbers + Powerball | $7 |
| 3 white numbers only | $7 |
| 3 white numbers + Powerball | $100 |
| 4 white numbers only | $100 |
| 4 out of 5 white numbers + Powerball | $50,000 |
| All 5 white numbers only | $1 million |
Recent Powerball Jackpot Winners
Here is a brief list of notable recent Powerball jackpot winners:
- $1.787 billion – September 6, 2025; Missouri and Texas
- $205 million – May 31, 2025; California
- $331 million – January 18, 2025; Oregon
- $1.765 billion – October 11, 2023; California
Keep in mind the odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions remain quite low, approximately 1 in 292 million. As excitement builds for the December 3 drawing, make sure to secure your tickets and stay hopeful!
