Summary
The Powerball lottery held a drawing on Christmas Eve for an estimated $1.817 billion jackpot, which is the second-largest in U.S. history. The drawing took place in Tallahassee, Florida, and it was not immediately clear if anyone won. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated to be $781.3 million.
Key Facts
- The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $1.817 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing.
- This jackpot is the second-largest in the history of U.S. lotteries.
- The winning numbers for the drawing were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and a red Powerball of 19.
- It wasn't immediately known if there was a winner; the announcement was expected the following day.
- The Powerball drawing took place on December 24 at 10:59 PM ET in Tallahassee, Florida.
- Powerball drawings occur three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Tickets can be bought in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with cutoff times varying by state.
- The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
