The latest publicly reported information shows that the most recent Powerball jackpot was won on the drawing of Wednesday, December 24, 2025, by a ticket sold in Arkansas, but the individual winner’s name has not yet been released.

Who won the latest Powerball?

  • The official results list “Powerball JACKPOT WINNERS AR” for the December 24, 2025 drawing, meaning at least one jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Arkansas.
  • The lottery commission typically releases more details (such as whether the winner is an individual, trust, or group) later, and some states allow winners to remain anonymous or claim via legal entities that mask their identity.

What is known about that drawing?

  • The December 24, 2025 draw created a jackpot winner in Arkansas and also produced multiple Match 5 winners in states including California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
  • Prize tiers for that draw ranged from the grand prize down to smaller fixed prizes like 444 and 777 dollar payouts, with and without the Power Play option.

If you’re checking whether you won

  • You need to match all five white numbers plus the red Powerball from that specific drawing to have won the jackpot.
  • The safest way to confirm is to check your ticket against the official winning numbers on your state lottery site or the main Powerball site and, if it looks like a big win, contact your state lottery office directly before making any public announcements.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.