The first Monday in December kicked off with an enormous Powerball prize on the line, capturing the attention of millions of players across Wisconsin and the rest of the country. Even for those whose tickets didn’t match the grand prize, the excitement of chasing a massive payout was certainly in the air.
The official numbers for the Wisconsin Lottery’s Powerball drawing on Monday, December 1, 2025, have been announced. Here is a look at the winning digits, as well as the results for the popular Pick 3 game, so you can check your own tickets.
Powerball Results: A Near-Billion Dollar Dream
The stakes were incredibly high for this drawing, as the Powerball jackpot had swollen to an estimated $740 million. The single-payment cash option for the winner was a staggering $346.1 million, before taxes. While no ticket—in Wisconsin or elsewhere—matched all six numbers to claim the massive grand prize, there were still plenty of smaller winners made across the Badger State and the nation.
The winning numbers for the December 1, 2025 Powerball drawing were: 5, 18, 26, 47, 59, and the final Powerball number was 1. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 3x.
Pick 3 Winners Get Their Daily Payouts
Closer to home, the daily Pick 3 game offered two chances to win on Monday. These draws may offer smaller prizes, but they provide great daily action for local lottery enthusiasts.
Here are the winning numbers for the December 1, 2025 Pick 3 draws:
- Midday Draw: 8, 3, 4
- Evening Draw: 8, 6, 1
Where the Money Goes
As the jackpot continues to climb for the next Powerball drawing, it is a good time to remember the bigger purpose behind every ticket sold in the state. The Wisconsin Lottery was created back in 1988 with a very specific and impactful mission: its net proceeds are legally required to be used exclusively for property tax relief for Wisconsin residents. This means that every time you buy a ticket for a big-jackpot game like Powerball, or even a smaller daily game, you are contributing directly to a fund that helps homeowners across the state.
In fact, since the Lottery’s inception, it has generated billions of dollars for this essential purpose. As of mid-2024, the total amount provided for property tax relief had exceeded $6.1 billion, showcasing the significant impact that lottery players have on state funding and local communities. So, while the search for a major jackpot winner continues, the state of Wisconsin continues to win every day through its dedicated lottery funding.
The next Powerball drawing is just around the corner, giving everyone another shot at life-changing wealth and another opportunity to support the state’s property tax relief fund. Be sure to check your tickets, and good luck!