Florida Ticket Wins Big in Dec. 6 Powerball – Check Your Numbers!
The recent Powerball drawing on December 6, 2025, showcased a staggering jackpot of $820 million. This followed weeks of growing excitement, especially after a Publix store in Georgia sold a winning ticket worth $980 million in the Mega Millions lottery.
Big Winners in Florida Powerball Drawing
A ticket sold in Florida turned out to be a big winner, among others. Notably, one ticket sold in Georgia and another in Texas also matched five numbers to win $1 million each. The luckiest of the night was a ticket sold in New Jersey, which matched five numbers plus the Power Play, winning $2 million.
Powerball Drawing Details
- Winning Numbers (Dec. 6, 2025): 13, 14, 26, 28, 44; Powerball: 7
- Cash Option for jackpot: $378.2 million
- Next Drawing (Dec. 8, 2025): New jackpot at $875 million, cash option $403.6 million
Recent Drawings and Rollover History
The jackpot grew approximately $50 million after the previous drawing on December 3, which had a jackpot of $775 million. This current jackpot has rolled over 36 times since it was reset to $20 million on September 8, following a huge win of $1.787 billion in the previous drawing.
Previous Powerball Drawings
| Date | Jackpot Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec. 3, 2025 | $775 million |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | $740 million |
| Nov. 29, 2025 | $719 million |
| Nov. 26, 2025 | $681 million |
| Nov. 24, 2025 | $654 million |
Claiming Lottery Prizes in Florida
In Florida, winners must claim their prizes within 180 days of the drawing. To opt for a lump-sum cash option, winners have up to 60 days from the winning drawing date to claim it. Notably, Florida law requires that details of the winners be made public.
Odds of Winning Powerball
Players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the Powerball jackpot. Tickets start at $2 and the game is played three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 11 p.m. ET.
As the holiday season begins, excitement around the Powerball continues to grow. The record-breaking jackpots of past drawings keep players hopeful, reinforcing the notion that anyone could be the next big winner.
