Powerball results show no winner in Monday night’s drawing, sending the Christmas Eve jackpot soaring to a historic $1.7 billion. This massive prize ranks as the fourth-largest in Powerball history and promises life-changing consequences for whoever claims it tonight. With odds working against players, understanding what you need to win becomes crucial before the Wednesday drawing.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Powerball jackpot hits $1.7 billion for December 24, 2025 drawing
- Fourth-largest lottery prize in US history with $781.3 million cash option
- Monday drawing produced no jackpot winner after 46 consecutive rollovers
- Powerball drawings happen every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET
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The $1.7 billion Christmas Eve jackpot represents a historic moment for Powerball players nationwide. This becomes only the fourth-largest lottery prize ever awarded in United States history, trailing only the $2.04 billion jackpot won in California in November 2022, the $1.787 billion prize shared between Missouri and Texas in September 2025, and the $1.765 billion prize won in California in October 2023.
Since the last jackpot winner on September 6, 2025, when two tickets split a $1.787 billion prize, the Powerball jackpot has rolled through 46 consecutive drawings without a top prize winner. Wednesday’s drawing will mark the 47th drawing in the current jackpot cycle, a game record for the most drawings in any jackpot sequence.
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Monday night’s December 22, 2025 drawing produced no tickets matching all six numbers needed for the jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with a Powerball of 7, and the Power Play multiplier was 2x. While the jackpot remained unclaimed, other prizes were won across the country.
Nine tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes without the Powerball. These winning tickets sold in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York (2 tickets), Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The drawing also produced 107 tickets winning $50,000 and 28 tickets winning $100,000. Two tickets in the Double Play drawing won $500,000 prizes.
| Prize Level | Number of Winners | Prize Amount |
| Jackpot (Match 6) | 0 | $1.7 Billion (rolled over) |
| Match 5 (no Powerball) | 9 | $1,000,000 |
| Match 5 + Power Play 2x | 0 | $2,000,000 |
| Double Play Winners | 2 | $500,000 |
Understanding Your Odds of Winning the $1.7 Billion Prize
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play, and players must select five numbers from 1 to 69 plus one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The odds of winning the massive $1.7 billion jackpot stand at 1 in 292.2 million. However, players have nine different ways to win prizes, with overall odds of winning any prize at 1 in 24.9.
To win the jackpot, your ticket must match all five white ball numbers in any order plus the red Powerball number. This extraordinarily difficult requirement means millions of people play without winning the top prize. The $1 million prize requires matching just the five white balls without the Powerball, which occurs far more frequently than the jackpot but still represents odds of 1 in 11.7 million.
Cash Option vs. Annuity: Christmas Eve Winner’s Choice
Whoever wins the $1.7 billion jackpot will face a critical financial decision. The winner can choose between an annuitized prize of $1.7 billion, paid over 30 years with an immediate payment plus 29 annual payments increasing 5% each year, or a lump sum payment of $781.3 million in cash.
The lump sum option appeals to many winners seeking immediate access to funds, though this choice results in significantly less money than annuity payouts. Both options require payment of federal taxes, which typically consume a substantial portion of the prize. Financial advisors often recommend winners consult with tax professionals and wealth managers before claiming to understand their actual take-home amount after taxes.
How Powerball Results Compare to Largest US Lottery Jackpots Ever Won
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot ranks fourth among all US lottery prizes, but several other historic jackpots deserve mention. The largest jackpot ever was $2.04 billion for a Powerball drawing on November 7, 2022, won by a single ticket purchased in California. The second-largest was $1.787 billion split between two winners in Missouri and Texas on September 6, 2025.
The third-largest prize was $1.765 billion won in California on October 11, 2023. Following the December 24 drawing, the fifth-largest was $1.602 billion from a Mega Millions drawing on August 8, 2023 in Florida. Powerball has produced eight of the top ten largest US lottery jackpots, demonstrating the game’s powerful jackpot growth during long drawing cycles without winners.
Will the Christmas Eve Drawing Break Powerball Records for Holiday Wins?
The Powerball jackpot was previously won on Christmas Eve once in 2011 and on Christmas Day four times (in 1996, 2002, 2010, and 2013). Wednesday’s December 24, 2025 drawing offers another chance for holiday fortune, though winning remains extraordinarily unlikely. The drawing will be broadcast live at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players must purchase tickets before 10 p.m. ET on December 24 to be included in that evening’s drawing. Since its first drawing in 1992, Powerball has generated more than $37 billion for state education programs and community services across participating jurisdictions.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official lottery drawing results and jackpot information
- ABC News – Powerball jackpot coverage and analysis
- Reuters – Latest lottery results and US history rankings
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