A winner has been announced for the Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot. Verify your numbers here.

On December 24, 2025, a winner from Arkansas claimed the record-breaking Powerball jackpot of $1.817 billion. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, now faces the decision between an annuity or a lump sum payout of $834 million before taxes. The next Powerball drawing is set for December 27, 2025.

On the evening of Wednesday, December 24, 2025, an individual from Arkansas claimed the Powerball jackpot, valued at $1.817 billion. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous. They now face a choice between receiving the full annuity of $1.817 billion or a lump sum payout of $834 million, before taxes.

The jackpot reached unprecedented heights during the weeks leading up to the drawing, with ticket sales surging to $817 billion, marking it as one of the largest Powerball prizes in history. The winning numbers drawn for December 24, 2025, were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, with the Powerball number 19 and a Power Play multiplier of 2X. A single ticket matching all six numbers secured the monumental win.

This prize stands as the largest Powerball jackpot of 2025 and among the top winnings in the lottery's history. Previous significant Powerball jackpots include $2.04 billion in California on November 7, 2022, $1.787 billion in Montana and Texas on September 6, 2025, $1.586 billion in California, Florida, and Tennessee on January 13, 2016, and $1.08 billion in Oregon on April 6, 2024. Additional notable wins include $842.4 million in Michigan on January 1, 2024, and $7 million in Massachusetts on August 23, 2017.

The Arkansas winners decision will determine whether they receive payments spread over time or a single lump sum, with each option carrying substantial financial impact. The lottery officials acknowledged the significance of the win, highlighting that every ticket purchase contributes to public programs and services nationwide.

Following this jackpot, the Powerball has reset to $20 million for the next drawing, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025. Because the jackpot is currently below $150 million, players will have the option to use the Power Play 10X multiplier for non-jackpot prizes.

How to Participate in Powerball

Players can purchase a Powerball ticket for $2 at participating retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, or through official online platforms. Each ticket requires selecting six numbers: five white balls from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from 1 to 26. An additional $1 allows players to apply the Power Play option, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes. Power Play multipliers include 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, and 10X. Quick Pick is also available, letting the system randomly generate numbers.

To win the jackpot, all five white balls and the red Powerball must be matched. Drawings are held three times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. If no jackpot winner emerges, the prize continues to grow until claimed.

Where to Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased in person at retail locations such as convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. Additionally, tickets are available online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier associated with the USA TODAY Network. This service is accessible in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.

The Christmas Eve win in Arkansas has become a defining moment in the 2025 lottery season, securing the largest prize of the year and reinforcing the Powerball's role as a major contributor to public initiatives and programs. As the winner decides between annuity and lump sum, the next drawing promises renewed excitement with the jackpot set at $20 million.

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