The Powerball winner update for Monday, December 1, confirms that no ticket matched all six numbers for the $740 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 5, 18, 26, 47, 59, and the Powerball was 1. Officials reported three Match 5 winners from California, Georgia, and Illinois. The drawing took place at 10:59 p.m. ET. The jackpot now rises to an estimated $775 million for the next draw on Wednesday, December 3. The cash value for the upcoming drawing is listed at $362.5 million. Lottery officials confirmed the results shortly after the December 1 drawing. The Power Play multiplier was 3X. No player matched all numbers to claim the top prize. Three players matched the first five numbers, earning $1 million each. No Match 5 plus Power Play winner was reported. According to data released by Powerball officials and covered by trusted outlets including the Associated Press and CNN, the odds of hitting the jackpot remain 1 in 292.2 million. These odds stay the same for every draw. The estimated $775 million prize now ranks among the largest current jackpots of the year. Powerball continues to draw interest across the country. Tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can buy tickets at local retailers or through authorized digital purchase options depending on the state. All sales close one to two hours before drawing time. The Powerball winner update also confirms that the December 1 results followed all standard drawing procedures. The process included secure ball sets, certified officials, and independent auditors overseeing the draw. These steps are part of routine verification protocols used by U.S. lotteries. The increase to $775 million is expected to attract heavier participation heading into the midweek drawing. Large jackpots usually prompt more ticket sales nationwide. This can increase overall prize tiers even if no jackpot winner emerges. The Powerball winner update indicates continued rollover momentum. Big rollovers often occur when several consecutive drawings pass without a jackpot match. Historical trends show more ticket purchases during rollover periods, which may also increase lower-tier winners. A larger jackpot sparks renewed public attention as well. Media outlets across the country have been providing frequent updates as the total grows. The Wednesday, December 3 drawing is projected to be one of the most-watched events of the week for lottery followers. The next draw takes place on December 3 at 10:59 p.m. ET. The Powerball winner update will be released shortly after the drawing. Officials will confirm all prize levels once verification is complete. The winning numbers were 5, 18, 26, 47, 59, and Powerball 1. The Power Play was 3X. No. The Powerball winner update confirms no jackpot winner. Three players matched five numbers. The next drawing is Wednesday, December 3 at 10:59 p.m. ET. The next jackpot is an estimated $775 million. The cash value is $362.5 million. The odds remain 1 in 292.2 million. These odds do not change between drawings. iNews covers the latest and most impactful stories across entertainment, business, sports, politics, and technology, from AI breakthroughs to major global developments. Stay updated with the trends shaping our world. For news tips, editorial feedback, or professional inquiries, please email us at [email protected].
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2025 Contact: Liz McDonald liz.mcdonald@ci.stpaul.mn.us Ph: 651-266-6367 SAINT PAUL– City of Saint Paul residents and businesses can apply to enter the 2026 park permit lottery online or over the phone from now until 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 with permits being issued beginning on Jan. 2, 2026 to lottery entrants. Due to the high demand for certain dates and locations, the lottery system is used to give residents and businesses an equal opportunity to make reservations for in-demand picnic shelter and pavilion locations and dates. Saint Paul residents and businesses that wish to enter the lottery may submit a lottery application form by Dec. 18 by visiting stpaul.gov/parkpermits or calling Parks Customer Service at 651-266-6400. All entries received by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 will be randomly sorted and further instructions will be provided to entrants. Only one entry per resident is allowed and lottery entries may not be transferred to other customers. Verification of a Saint Paul address will be required prior to a permit being issued. Residents will be required to provide a valid driver’s license or government issued ID for proof of Saint Paul residency. Businesses will be required to provide documentation such as letterhead, stationery or a business card with a Saint Paul address as proof of residency. Organizations claiming tax exempt status must complete a Minnesota ST3 form. Beginning Jan. 5, permit applications will be accepted from all Saint Paul residents and businesses via phone at 651-266-6400 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Beginning Feb. 2, non-residents may apply for permits. Online shelter permits will also be available starting Feb. 2. Phalen Regional Park Picnic Pavilion will undergo renovations in 2026 and will be unavailable for permit reservations during the 2026 permit season. About Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages over 186 parks and open spaces, AZA-accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 26 city-operated recreation centers, more than 120 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, municipal golf courses, and Great River Passage – which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul’s more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has been recognized as a top three park system in the nation on the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore® for ten consecutive years. For more information, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks. ### Last Edited: December 2, 2025 Contact the City’s Call Center by sending an email. For non-emergency information email us dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 15 Kellogg Blvd. West | Saint Paul, MN 55102 | General Information: 651-266-8989
Now 44° Wed 65° Thu 62° by Scott Lawrence Beaumont — Christmas arrived early for a Beaumont resident who claimed the top $1 million prize in a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game. The resident, who wants to remain anonymous, claimed the $1 million prize in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game 200X. The ticket was purchased at Fuzzy’s, 4115 East Lucas Drive in Beaumont. This was the third of four top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. 200X offers more than $96.1 million in total prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.39, including break-even prizes. About the Texas Lottery The Texas Lottery’s functions and activities are administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating a broad range of professions, occupations and industries in Texas. Beginning with the first ticket sold in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $41.5 billion in revenue for the state and distributed more than $93.5 billion in prizes to lottery players. Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has contributed more than $35.5 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas. As authorized by the Texas Legislature, certain Texas Lottery revenues benefit state programs including the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. Since the first veterans’ themed scratch ticket game was launched in 2009, the Texas Lottery has contributed more than $279 million for programs supporting Texas veterans. The Texas Lottery provides several entertaining games for lottery players including Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, All or Nothing™, Texas Two Step, Pick 3™, Daily 4™, Cash Five and scratch ticket games. For more information visit us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube or at texaslottery.com. Must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or enter a promotional second-chance drawing. PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 2025 Sinclair, Inc.
There was no grand prize winner in Monday night’s Powerball game. The jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing increases to $775M with a cash option of $362.5M. Meanwhile, the jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing stands at $90M with a cash option of $41.9M.
A Fall River resident got a pleasant Thanksgiving surprise last week. Fabio Alexandre kicked off the holidays with some extra cheer, winning a $1 million prize in a “200X” instant ticket game, according to a Dec. 1 announcement from Massachusetts State Lottery. Alexandre bought the lucky ticket during a Thanksgiving Day stop at Shop N Save, 1625 Robeson St., Fall River. He opted for the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes, which he said he plans on using to buy a house. According to Massachusetts State Lottery, the store will also receive a $10,000 bonus for the winning ticket sale.
Crypto Reporter Online magazine about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi and other blockchain technologies By Crypto Reporter PR Solana-based meme coins have lost serious momentum over the past week, with market data showing a dramatic collapse in trading activity, the lowest in nearly two years. Liquidity is thinning, volatility is down, and retail speculation appears to be cooling. Even long term traders who normally thrive on Solana meme coin turbulence are stepping back after weeks of unconvincing price action. A slowdown in momentum doesn’t automatically mean the narrative is dead. It often marks a transition point where traders rotate capital toward higher-reward opportunities. Throughout November, the speculative side of crypto has become more selective, favouring meme-styled projects that offer real interactive mechanics rather than purely hype-driven momentum. That shift explains why attention is now tilting heavily toward Pepenode, which combines meme-token energy with a full gamified mining ecosystem. The investment flow is changing because behavior is changing. Retail traders don’t just want a token; they want something to do with it. A model that blends staking, competitive mining and rewards gives users engagement beyond price watching. This is the core advantage pushing Pepenode up the watchlists while Solana meme coins are entering a low-volume phase. In times of compression, the market rewards innovation — and Pepenode’s mining-game economy is exactly the type of innovation traders look for when speculation slows elsewhere. Pepenode isn’t positioning itself as just another meme coin. The project takes the humor and culture of meme tokens and layers it on top of a mining themed rewards system that behaves like a competition. Users stake their tokens to mine rewards based on performance, time commitment and mining upgrades. Instead of passively waiting for appreciation, holders participate in an interactive economy where mining output becomes the main metric of progress. Staking rewards play a major role in the model. With rates reaching 578%, the design encourages long term holding and recurring participation in the competition loop. This token sink dynamic (i.e.staked supply locked to mine rewards) is one of the reasons interest is accumulating even while other meme assets stagnate. The growth potential becomes more visible when compared with the current token price of $0.0011731, which gives early users asymmetric exposure if platform adoption scales. Raised presale capital above $2.2M gives the project runway to develop deeper game mechanics and sustain community expansion, which helps reduce the volatility associated with typical meme coin cycles. The roadmap includes additional mining environments, player leaderboards and exclusive reward pools for early contributors, features that tighten community loyalty and create recurrent demand. With Solana meme coin markets entering their quietest period in almost two years, traders are actively scanning for fresh narratives. Pepenode gives them novelty without abandoning the meme culture identity the space loves. Explore Pepenode now. The presale momentum reflects the wider investor mood. Capital is rotating away from stagnating meme markets into projects that provide deeper engagement loops. The Pepenode presale captures this shift because rewards are not speculative promises, as they are tied to actual platform participation. Users stake to mine, upgrade their setups and compete, turning holding into an activity rather than a waiting game. Presale economics reinforce sustainability. As tokens are purchased, more participants are incentivized to stake them rather than circulate them, supporting price resilience while new features roll out. A game economy that rewards retention, not liquidation, sets Pepenode apart from the patterns that are now derailing Solana meme coins. Forecasts surrounding Pepenode’s upside reflect the appeal of its ecosystem over its meme label. With a low entry price and high user engagement utility, it caters to users frustrated by passive meme projects that peak only when hype is at maximum. This model makes Pepenode one of the most closely watched presales as traders hunt for the next community driven token with real activity behind it. As Solana meme coin volume sinks, the competitive mining narrative is becoming the next frontier for meme style speculation. Join the Pepenode presale today. The Pepenode narrative focuses on utility and user engagement rather than hype, helping it stand out in the current market rotation. 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Powerball winning numbers: Ohio has seen remarkable lottery luck in 2025. Earlier this year, a Mega Millions ticket purchased at a Giant Eagle outlet in South Euclid captured a $112 million jackpot on April 18.