BREAKING NEWS: A staggering $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot has just been won by a single ticket sold in Arkansas. The winning numbers were drawn on December 24, 2025, making this the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
The winning ticket matched all six numbers: 25, 59, 4, 52, 31, with a Powerball of 19. The cash option for this monumental prize is $834.9 million.
This record-setting win has captured the nation’s attention, as it is also the largest Powerball prize awarded this year. Previously, the highest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion, won in California in November 2022.
In addition to the jackpot winner, eight tickets nationwide matched all five white balls, including two in New York and one in Pennsylvania.
The odds of winning such a jackpot are extremely low, standing at 1 in over 292 million, according to Powerball statistics. Tickets are sold for just $2 each in 45 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Since its inception in 1992, Powerball has generated more than $36 billion for good causes supported by U.S. lotteries. The most recent jackpot win marks the second time a ticket sold in Arkansas has hit the Powerball jackpot; the first was back in 2010.
As excitement builds, ticket sales are expected to surge, and many players across the nation are already speculating about what they would do with such a life-changing amount.
WHAT’S NEXT: Lottery officials encourage players to check their tickets as the winning numbers are confirmed. Powerball drawings occur three times a week, and the next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:59 p.m.
For ongoing updates and more lottery-related news, stay tuned to your local news outlets. If you’re in New York, watch live Powerball drawings on ABC 7 New York.
This incredible win is a reminder of the transformative power of luck and the dreams that accompany it. For anyone struggling with gambling addiction, assistance is available through New York’s HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369).
This jackpot victory is not just about money; it’s about hope and new beginnings for the winner and the community in Arkansas. Share this news widely and keep an eye on your tickets!
