Powerball Results: Christmas Eve Jackpot Hit for $1.8 Billion!

The holiday season brought a life-changing gift for one lucky lottery player. On the Christmas Eve drawing held on December 24, 2025, a single ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers to win the staggering $1.817 billion jackpot.

The Winning Numbers

Here are the winning numbers for the December 24, 2025 drawing:

• White Balls: 4 - 25 - 31 - 52 - 59
• Red Powerball: 19
• Power Play: 2x

Jackpot Details

This jackpot goes down in history as the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever.

• Annuity Value: $1.817 Billion
• Cash Option: $834.9 Million (before taxes)

Other Big Winners

Even if you didn't win the grand prize, check your tickets! There were millions of other winners across the country:

• Match 5 ($1 Million): 8 tickets matched all five white balls. These winners were located in:
  • California
  • Indiana
  • Michigan
  • New York (2 winners)
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia

What to Do If You Won

If you are holding a winning ticket, sign the back immediately. Rules for claiming prizes vary by state, but jackpot winners typically have between 180 days and a year to come forward. Given the size of this prize, financial advisors recommend assembling a team of lawyers and accountants before heading to the lottery commission.

Congratulations to the new billionaire in Arkansas!

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