The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, have been announced. The jackpot reached $1.7 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing, with a cash value of $781.3 million.

Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in Arkansas, lottery officials said Thursday. Why it matters: The win caps one of the largest jackpot runs in U.S.

Christmas miracles, sure. But is there such a thing as a Christmas Eve miracle? After Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, one winner probably believes in them. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...

Santa might have a gigantic present in his bag on Christmas Eve, when the estimated jackpot for the night's drawing will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion — the fourth largest in Powerball and U.S ...

A $1.7 billion jackpot is on the table, at least for now. Ranked the fourth largest in Powerball history, the jackpot is still up for grabs on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, after no ticket matched the six ...