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Arkansas Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Christmas Eve Drawing

The unclaimed ticket represents the second-largest U.S. lottery prize and offers a cash option of $834.9 million before taxes.

Overview

  • The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52, 59 with Powerball 19 in the December 24 drawing held in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Lottery officials say it is only the second time a Powerball jackpot has been won with a ticket sold in Arkansas, the previous instance occurring in 2010.
  • The winner may choose a 30-year annuity or a lump-sum cash payment of $834.9 million before federal and any applicable state taxes, and the winner’s identity has not been announced.
  • Eight tickets matched the five white balls for $1 million each and numerous smaller prizes were awarded, with a Power Play multiplier of 2x for the drawing.
  • The jackpot reset to $20 million for the next drawing on Saturday, with Powerball available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.