The Powerball numbers for Christmas Eve have been drawn, revealing winning combinations that included 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 with Powerball 19 in last night’s historic drawing. The $1.7 billion jackpot made this one of the biggest lottery drawings in U.S. history. A Florida ticket holder won the jackpot by matching all six numbers in the drawing that took place at 11 p.m. EST on December 24, 2025.
🔥 Quick Facts
- $1.7 billion jackpot won on Christmas Eve 2025
- Fourth largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history
- Winning numbers: 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and Powerball 19
- Cash value option: $781.3 million lump sum payout available
How the Powerball Drawing Played Out on Christmas Eve
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The December 24, 2025 drawing captured nationwide attention after no winner emerged from the previous Monday drawing. This pushed the jackpot to historic levels. The drawing took place at 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time and revealed the winning white balls in sequence: 4, 25, 31, 52, 59. The red Powerball was 19, marking a significant moment for lottery players across the country.
A single ticket from Fernandina Beach, Florida matched all six numbers perfectly. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K located at 2809 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. This location will receive recognition as the retailer that sold the winning ticket.
The Fourth-Largest Jackpot in American Lottery History
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The $1.7 billion jackpot ranks as the fourth-largest prize ever awarded in Powerball history. Previous record jackpots include $2.04 billion won in November 2022, $1.787 billion won in September 2025, and $1.765 billion won in October 2025. The Power Play multiplier was set at 2x for this drawing, which applies to non-jackpot prizes.
The cash value option for this historic jackpot stands at $781.3 million. Winners can choose between annuity payments over 29 years or the lump sum cash option. The annuity option distributes the full $1.7 billion in annual payments, while the cash choice provides the $781.3 million upfront.
Understanding Powerball Prize Tiers and Winning Combinations
| Prize Tier | Matching Numbers | Prize Amount |
| Jackpot | 5 white balls + Powerball | $1.7 billion |
| Second Prize | 5 white balls (no Powerball) | $1,000,000 |
| Third Prize | 4 white balls + Powerball | $50,000 |
| Fourth Prize | 4 white balls (no Powerball) | $100 |
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play for the standard drawing. Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls and one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball. The overall probability of winning any prize is approximately 1 in 24.87. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338.
What Winners Should Know About Claiming the Prize
The Christmas Eve jackpot winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize. Winners of prizes over $600 must claim their winnings through official Florida Lottery offices. The claiming process involves submitting the winning ticket along with proper identification and tax documentation.
Winners typically receive the prize after income taxes and federal withholding are processed. The federal tax rate on lottery winnings is 24 percent, with additional state taxes varying by location. Florida does not impose a state income tax on lottery winnings, making it a significant advantage for this particular winner.
Why Did the Powerball Jackpot Get So Large Before Christmas?
The jackpot grew to $1.7 billion because no winner matched all six numbers for multiple consecutive drawings. The previous drawing on December 22, 2025 had winning numbers 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with Powerball 7, but no grand prize winner emerged. This caused the jackpot to roll over and increase by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Powerball drawings occur three times per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. The rolling jackpot continues to grow whenever there is no jackpot winner. Players purchased tickets at unprecedented rates as the Christmas Eve drawing approached, driven by media coverage of the historic prize amount and holiday shopping season excitement.
Sources
- MLive – Powerball results and jackpot verification
- NBC News – Fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. history confirmation
- Powerball Official Website – Prize structure and odds information
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