The latest big Powerball jackpot was hit in Arkansas , by a single ticket that won the $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot.

Where the jackpot hit

  • A single winning ticket for the $1.817 billion Powerball drawing was sold in Arkansas.
  • This drawing took place on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), and the win was confirmed the next day.

Quick facts about this drawing

  • The winning numbers were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and Powerball 19.
  • The advertised jackpot was about $1.817 billion, with a cash option of roughly $834.9 million before taxes.
  • It ranks as one of the largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history and the biggest Powerball payout of 2025.

TL;DR: The Powerball “hit” in Arkansas, where a single ticket won the $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot.

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