who won the powerball last night

A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the massive $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025—the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever. No winner has been publicly identified yet, as Arkansas law allows anonymity for up to three years.

Winning Details

The winning numbers drawn were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, with Powerball 19. The ticket was purchased at a Murphy USA gas station in Cabot, just outside Little Rock. The jackpot had grown after 46 draws without a winner, building huge excitement nationwide.

Prize Options

Winners face a choice between a lump-sum cash payment of about $834.9 million or an annuity spread over 30 years (pre-taxes). This Christmas Eve win caps a year with multiple billion-dollar jackpots, highlighting Powerball's escalating prizes.

Other Winners

While the jackpot went to Arkansas, secondary prizes included:

• 8 Match 5 winners (no Powerball) across states like CA, IN, MI, NY (2), OH, PA, VA, each getting $1 million.

• Numerous $50,000 and $100,000 prizes with Power Play.

TL;DR: Arkansas claimed the $1.8B Powerball top prize on Dec 24; check tickets from that draw!

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