Powerball's December 20th draw: No winner claims the $1.43 billion jackpot. The winning numbers were 4, 5, 28, 52, and 69, with a red Powerball of 20. Eight tickets sold across seven states won $1 million each by matching the first five numbers. The next drawing on December 22nd has an estimated jackpot of $1.6 billion, making it the fourth-largest in Powerball history. The last jackpot winner was on September 6th, with two tickets splitting a $1.787 billion prize. Powerball drawings take place three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball is played in 45 states, including Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets, with sales cut-off times varying by one to two hours before the drawing. A single ticket costs $2, with an additional $1 for the Power Play option and $1 more for the Double Play option.
