Connecticut lottery players face an eye-watering opportunity on Christmas Eve 2025 as the Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion after no winner emerged from Monday night’s drawing. This massive prize—the fourth largest in Powerball history—offers a once-in-a-lifetime shot at life-changing wealth during the holiday season. The drawing happens Wednesday, December 24 at 10:59 PM ET, less than 24 hours away.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Jackpot amount: $1.7 billion estimated for Wednesday, December 24 drawing
- Cash option: $781.3 million lump sum payout before taxes
- Drawing streak: 46 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner (game record)
- Last won: September 6, 2025, when two tickets from Missouri and Texas split $1.787 billion
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Connecticut remains one of 45 states participating in the Powerball game, offering residents the same odds as players nationwide to win Wednesday’s historic drawing. CT lottery players can purchase tickets at authorized retailers statewide, with each ticket costing just $2. The CT Lottery officially posts winning numbers within hours of each drawing.
Historically, Powerball jackpots on Christmas Day have been won four times (in 1996, 2002, 2010, and 2013), with one jackpot winner on Christmas Eve itself in 2011. Wednesday would mark only the second Christmas Eve jackpot win in the game’s history dating back to 1992.
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At $1.7 billion estimated, Wednesday’s jackpot ranks among the most significant lottery prizes in U.S. history. Only three Powerball jackpots have exceeded this amount: the $2.04 billion winner in November 2022 (California), the $1.787 billion split in September 2025 (Missouri and Texas), and the $1.765 billion from October 2023 (California).
The cash lump sum option stands at $781.3 million, allowing winners to receive immediate payment rather than the annuitized option. Winners selecting the annuity would receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments increasing 5 percent annually. Both options are subject to federal and state taxes.
| Jackpot Details | Amount |
| Estimated Jackpot | $1.7 billion |
| Lump Sum (Cash Value) | $781.3 million |
| Drawing Date | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
| Drawing Time (ET) | 10:59 PM |
| Historical Rank | 4th Largest Ever |
Monday Night Results: The Numbers That Didn’t Win
Monday’s December 22 drawing produced no jackpot winner despite 46 consecutive drawings in the current jackpot cycle—a game record. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 with red Powerball 7 (Power Play multiplier 2X). While the jackpot wasn’t won, secondary prizes still generated significant payouts across the nation.
Nine tickets nationwide matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes each, with winners in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York (2 tickets), Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Additionally, 107 tickets won $50,000 prizes and 28 tickets won $100,000 prizes. In the Double Play add-on feature, two tickets won $500,000 prizes by matching all five black balls.
“Much like the holidays, Powerball is a game that brings people together to dream big and hope for a brighter future. We hope this growing jackpot inspires excitement and joy, and, most importantly, good will to all.”
— Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO
Your Odds and What Winning Really Means
The overall odds of winning any Powerball prize stand at 1 in 24.9, making secondary prizes far more likely than jackpot wins. However, winning the entire jackpot carries odds of 1 in 292.2 million—astronomically slim but not impossible. Every dollar spent on tickets generates significant funding for local communities, with more than half of all Powerball proceeds staying within the state where tickets are sold.
Connecticut players should remember that Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with drawings occurring every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Tickets remain available at authorized CT lottery retailers throughout the state until shortly before Wednesday night’s drawing. Winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize in most states.
Sources
- Powerball.com – Official Christmas Eve drawing announcement and historical records
- Connecticut Lottery – State-specific ticket information and winning numbers
- ABC News – Breaking coverage of $1.7 billion jackpot rollover
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