"Powerball Jackpot Soars to $572M as No Winner Emerges in December 18 Drawing"

The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Dec. 18 were 5, 8, 19, 34, and 39, with a Powerball number of 26 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x. The jackpot reached an estimated $543 million, and the next drawing will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The overall odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. In addition to the jackpot, there are various other prize levels ranging from $1 million to $4. The Powerball Double Play option allows players to enter a second drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10 million.