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Powerball Posts Christmas Eve Numbers for $1.7 Billion Jackpot as Winner Confirmation Awaits

The drawing capped a record 47-rollover run, offering the fourth-largest Powerball prize with a $781.3 million cash option before taxes.

Overview

  • The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52, 59 and Powerball 19, with a 2X Power Play.
  • Lottery officials said it was not immediately known if any ticket matched all six numbers, with confirmation expected Thursday.
  • If there is no jackpot winner, the prize will roll to the next drawing on Saturday, Dec. 27.
  • The drawing took place at 10:59 p.m. ET in Tallahassee and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
  • Ticket demand surged at retailers across multiple states as varying state cutoffs and holiday closures shaped last-minute sales.