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Arkansas Ticket Wins $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve

The winner now must choose between a 30-year annuity or an estimated $834.9 million cash payout before taxes.

Overview

  • Powerball confirmed the winning ticket was sold in Arkansas, with local reports pointing to Cabot as the retailer location.
  • The prize is the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history and the biggest Powerball win of 2025.
  • The jackpot swelled over 46 consecutive drawings without a top-prize winner, with late ticket sales pushing the final total higher.
  • The winning numbers were 4, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball 19.
  • Both payout options are before taxes, and federal and likely state tax obligations will significantly reduce the winner’s take-home amount; odds of winning are about 1 in 292.2 million and tickets cost $2 in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.