Summary
Someone in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion Powerball Jackpot, which is the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. The winner matched all the drawn numbers and can choose to receive either annual payments or a lump sum of about $834.9 million in cash.
Key Facts
- A person from Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball Jackpot on Christmas Eve.
- This is the second-largest lottery jackpot ever won in the United States.
- The winning numbers were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and Powerball 19.
- The winner can choose to take a cash payout of approximately $834.9 million.
- Powerball officials congratulated the winner and thanked players for their participation.
- Purchasing lottery tickets supports public programs and services across the U.S.