A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the Dec. 24 Powerball jackpot of $1.817 billion — the second-largest prize in Powerball history and the largest awarded in 2025. The winning numbers were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 with Powerball 19; the cash option is $834.9 million. Eight other tickets matched five white balls to win $1 million each, while dozens more won $50,000 and $100,000 prizes. The run lasted 47 drawings, a new single-cycle consecutive-drawings record.
Single Arkansas Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot On Christmas Eve — Second-Largest Ever
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A single ticket sold in Arkansas captured the Powerball jackpot of $1.817 billion in the drawing held on Wednesday, Dec. 24, awarding one player the second-largest prize in Powerball history and the biggest jackpot of 2025.
Winning Numbers And Cash Option
Winning Numbers: White balls 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 — Powerball: 19.
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Cash Option: $834.9 million.
Other Big Winners
In the same drawing, eight tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million each. Winners were located across several states, including Indiana, Michigan, two tickets in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Additionally, 114 tickets won $50,000 and 31 tickets won $100,000.
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“Congratulations to the newest Powerball jackpot winner! This is truly an extraordinary, life-changing prize,” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and CEO of the Iowa Lottery. “We also want to thank all the players who joined in this jackpot streak — every ticket purchased helps support public programs and services across the country.”
Odds, Ticket Info And Records
Powerball reports the odds of winning any prize at 1 in 24.9 and the odds of hitting the jackpot at 1 in 292.2 million. Tickets cost $2 per play and the game is sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
This jackpot run lasted 47 drawings, which Powerball says is a record for the most consecutive drawings in a single cycle.
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Context And Support
The last Powerball jackpot winner before this was on Sept. 6, when two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas split a $1.787 billion prize. The largest Powerball jackpot on record remains the $2.04 billion prize won by a California ticket on Nov. 7, 2022.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available: National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700 or visit gamtalk.org.
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