The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion (approximately £975 million) after Monday night's drawing produced no grand prize winner, marking a game record of 43 consecutive draws without anyone matching all six numbers.
The numbers drawn on Monday were 23, 35, 59, 63, and 68, with red Powerball 2 and a Power Play multiplier of 4X. Wednesday's drawing on 18 December will be the 44th consecutive attempt to crown a winner, offering hopeful players one final chance at a massive prize just days before Christmas.
