On December 21, 2025, lottery players across the United States eagerly checked their tickets, hoping for that life-changing moment when numbers align and fortunes are made. From Mississippi to South Dakota, Louisiana to Virginia, and all the way to Washington, state lottery offices reported the latest results for a slew of popular draw games, each with its own legion of hopeful participants. Here’s a comprehensive look at the day’s winning numbers, how to claim prizes, and the routines that keep America’s lottery dreams alive.
According to the Mississippi Lottery, the Mississippi Match 5 game produced the winning numbers 01, 07, 31, 32, and 33 on December 21. The state’s Cash 3 game, a staple for many, saw midday numbers 8-7-2 with a Fireball (FB) of 7, and evening numbers 6-6-6 with FB 9. For Cash 4, midday brought 4-2-3-5 with FB 7, while evening landed on 8-8-5-0 with FB 9. The Cash Pop game, with its unique single-number format, posted 11 for midday and 10 for the evening.
Claiming a prize in Mississippi is straightforward but depends on the amount. Winnings of $599 or less can be picked up at any authorized retailer. For prizes between $600 and $99,999, winners must head to the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or submit their claim by mail, providing a claim form, proper ID, and the original winning ticket. Prizes of $100,000 or more require an in-person visit to headquarters, with identification and a Social Security card in hand. Winners also have the option of setting up an electronic funds transfer for direct deposit, and all claims must be made within 180 days of the drawing date. As always, the Mississippi Lottery reminds players to check their tickets promptly and follow the detailed instructions on its claim page.
Meanwhile, in South Dakota, the South Dakota Lottery reported the Lucky For Life winning numbers as 11, 24, 27, 38, 46, with the Lucky Ball being 15. Smaller prizes—those of $100 or less—can be redeemed at any retailer, but bigger winnings require a trip to a lottery office or a claim by mail. For the largest prizes, such as a jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket, the winner must present the ticket in person at the lottery office in Pierre, South Dakota’s capital. Lucky For Life, like several other draw games, is held daily at 9:38 p.m. Central Time, keeping a steady rhythm for those who play regularly.
The Washington Lottery also had a busy evening on December 21. Cash Pop’s winning number was 08, while Pick 3 delivered 3-5-5. Match 4 came up with 05, 11, 13, and 19, and Hit 5 yielded 13, 33, 35, 37, and 40. For Keno enthusiasts, the numbers drawn included 02, 07, 09, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 42, 43, 48, 49, 60, 65, 69, 71, 77, and 78. Washington’s approach to prize redemption is similar to other states: retailers can cash prizes up to $600, but anything above that must be claimed by mail or at a regional office, with proper identification and a signed ticket. The state’s major games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, and a host of daily draws, all take place at 8 p.m. Pacific Time, except for the Powerball Double Play, which is drawn at 8:30 p.m.
Missouri’s Lottery results for December 21 featured a range of games and multiple daily draws. For Pick 3, midday numbers were 9-5-2 with Wild 3, and evening numbers were 0-5-0 with Wild 9. Pick 4’s midday result was 3-4-0-7 with Wild 0, while the evening brought 3-4-4-6 with Wild 1. The Cash4Life numbers matched Virginia’s draw—15, 25, 30, 40, 55 with Cash Ball 02—an interesting coincidence for multistate players. Cash Pop, with its five daily draws, produced 01 (Early Bird), 06 (Morning), 14 (Matinee), 01 (Prime Time), and 10 (Night Owl). Show Me Cash gave hope to those holding 04, 07, 13, 22, and 32. Missouri retailers cash prizes up to $600, but higher amounts require a mail-in claim or an appointment at a regional office, complete with a signed ticket, photo ID, and IRS Form W-9. The state’s lottery schedule is packed, with Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawn twice daily, and major games like Powerball and Mega Millions held at their regular times.
In Virginia, the Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night produced 1-5-8 with FB 6, and the Day draw was 8-1-7 with FB 7. Pick 4 Night landed on 6-8-2-0 with FB 3, and Day on 8-6-1-2 with FB 2. Pick 5’s Night numbers were 4-3-6-5-6 with FB 5, and Day’s were 3-2-4-1-9 with FB 7. As with Missouri, Virginia’s Cash4Life numbers were 15, 25, 30, 40, 55 with Cash Ball 02. Cash Pop scattered its results throughout the day: 05 (Coffee Break), 15 (Lunch Break), 05 (Rush Hour), 04 (Prime Time), and 08 (After Hours). The Cash 5 game was drawn at 11 p.m., producing 02, 27, 29, 33, and 43. Virginia’s Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 all have day and night draws, while Cash4Life and Cash Pop keep the action going with multiple daily opportunities for players to win.
Louisiana’s Lottery also reported its results for December 21. Pick 3 came up with 0-4-8, Pick 4 with 8-8-7-3, and Pick 5 with 4-8-7-3-9. Prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at any retailer, while larger prizes must be claimed by mail or in person at a lottery office. Prizes over $5,000 require a visit to the Baton Rouge headquarters, and a thorough process involving signed tickets, identification, and a completed claim form. All of Louisiana’s draw games—including Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Easy 5, and Lotto—are held at 9:59 p.m. Central Time, giving players across the state a nightly ritual of anticipation.
For those new to the lottery world, the process may seem daunting, but each state provides clear instructions for claiming prizes, and most offer both mail-in and in-person options for larger wins. Draw times are staggered throughout the day and evening, with some states offering as many as five Cash Pop draws daily, while others stick to the classic single evening draw for their flagship games.
One thing’s for sure—whether you’re in Mississippi, South Dakota, Washington, Missouri, Virginia, or Louisiana, there’s no shortage of chances to test your luck and maybe, just maybe, change your life with a handful of numbers. But as every lottery office will remind you, check your tickets promptly, sign them, and follow the specific claim procedures for your state. After all, dreams are only as good as the steps you take to make them real.