Check out the most frequently drawn Powerball numbers as the jackpot reaches an astounding $1.5 billion.
Initially, the jackpot was a hefty $1.25 billion before the drawing held on Wednesday night (December 17). Unfortunately, no one claimed the grand prize.
However, two individuals won $2 million each, and seven others took home $1 million. This indicates the potential to win $1.5 billion in Saturday’s draw (December 20), marking it as the fifth-largest prize in Powerball’s history.
After deducting taxes, the winner would receive approximately $686.5 million. While this may not make you a billionaire, it’s still a substantial amount.
The upcoming Saturday night draw will be the 45th consecutive game without a Powerball jackpot winner. To claim the jackpot, players need to match all five white numbers, which range from one to 69, and the red Powerball number, ranging from one to 26.
The last time someone won was on September 6, when winners from Missouri and Texas shared a $1.787 billion prize.
If you’re considering trying your luck in any of the 45 states where the lottery is available, it’s important to note that the odds are not in your favor. The chances of matching all six Powerball numbers are one in 292 million. Comparatively, you’re more likely to be struck by lightning (one in 20,000) or attacked by a shark (one in four million).
On a more optimistic note, if you aim for smaller prizes, your odds improve. There’s a one in 24.9 chance of winning any prize in the Powerball, ranging from $4 to $50,000, up to the grand jackpot.
An analysis of winning Powerball numbers from the Texas Lottery, covering a decade from October 7, 2015, to December 17, 2025, reveals the most frequently drawn numbers.
Here are the numbers that appeared most often.
The white ball number 61 is the most frequently drawn, appearing 118 times.
Numbers 23 and 21 are tied for second place, each occurring 113 times.
Another tie for third place includes numbers 21 and 33, both drawn 112 times.
In fourth place is 69, appearing in 111 draws.
Fifth place goes to numbers 28 and 64, each appearing in 109 draws.
Winning the red Powerball number could significantly impact your prize, potentially elevating it from $1 million to the jackpot amount. No pressure there.
The most common Powerball number, drawn 62 times, is four.
The second most common Powerball is 21, which has been drawn 60 times.
Numbers 14, 18, and 24 follow, each having been drawn 58 times.
The fourth most frequently drawn Powerball is 25, with 56 appearances, while number nine holds the fifth spot, with 55 appearances.
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