UPDATE: A single Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas has won an astonishing $1.817 billion jackpot, making it the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning numbers drawn on December 24, 2025, were: 25, 59, 4, 52, 31, and Powerball: 19. This monumental win has a cash option of $834.9 million.
This latest jackpot marks a historic moment as it becomes the largest Powerball prize awarded this year and the second time the jackpot has been claimed in Arkansas, the first being in 2010. The surge in ticket sales brought the total jackpot to its record-breaking height.
The odds of winning this life-changing prize were a staggering 1 in over 292 million, according to Powerball officials. Despite the long odds, the excitement generated nationwide has been palpable, with players dreaming of a new life.
In addition to the jackpot winner, eight other tickets across the country matched all five white balls. Notably, two of these were sold in New York and one in Pennsylvania, adding to the thrill of the draw.
Powerball tickets are priced at $2 each and are available in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than half of all ticket sales revenue remains in the jurisdiction where the ticket was purchased, contributing to local economies and good causes. Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated over $36 billion for various charitable initiatives supported by U.S. lotteries.
As the nation celebrates this monumental win, lottery experts remind players that a significant portion of funds is reinvested in educational support. For the fiscal year 2022-2023, the New York Lottery alone contributed $3.7 billion in Lottery Aid to education, directly benefiting local school districts.
For those interested in the lottery, Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Mega Millions follows a similar schedule, with drawings every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET.
As the excitement continues, the next question on everyone’s mind is: who is the lucky winner, and how will this life-altering sum change their future? Players are urged to check their tickets closely, as the opportunity for a life-changing experience remains alive with every draw.
Stay tuned for more updates as details unfold surrounding this unprecedented jackpot win!
For additional information about Powerball and to view live drawings, visit the official lottery website or check local news outlets. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, help is available by calling the State’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369).
