Powerball numbers drawn; Saturday night jackpot climbs toward $1.4B

The Powerball drawing Saturday evening produced the numbers 04-05-28-52-69 with a Powerball of 20 and a Power Play of 3, according to Associated Press coverage of the lottery results. The drawing took place Saturday, Dec. 21, 2025. The figures come as the grand-prize estimate pushed higher amid strong player participation across the country.

The Power Play multiplier of 3 means some non-jackpot prizes are amplified by three times, depending on the prize level. Officials noted that the current top prize remains an unclaimed grand prize, contributing to a record-level jackpot that has drawn attention from players nationwide. The latest estimate places the next grand-prize total at about $1.4 billion, with some outlets reporting that the total could rise if no ticket matches all six numbers in the ongoing run.

Powerball drawings are held twice weekly, with Saturday’s results following the Wednesday draw as part of a national multi-state game. Lottery players across many states have flocked to retail outlets, drawn by the chance of a multi-billion-dollar payout, even as the odds of winning the grand prize remain long. Analysts caution that while large sums attract attention, most players win smaller prizes or none at all, and responsible play remains essential.

In addition to tracking the dollar figure, lottery officials often release a breakdown of how many tickets matched various combinations of numbers, from five of the main numbers plus the Powerball down to the smallest match. The specific outcome of this drawing influences the schedule for the next drawing and sets expectations for retailers and players alike as they head into the weekend and holiday season.