Wed Dec 24 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion Ahead of Wednesday’s Drawing
Nationwide – Lottery fever is gripping the nation as the Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday’s drawing. This marks the fourth-largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second-largest this year, fueled by a record 46 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
Monday night’s numbers (3, 18, 36, 41, 54, Powerball 7) failed to produce a grand prize winner, but nine lucky ticket holders in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin matched all five white balls, each winning a cool $1 million.
The current streak of 46 drawings surpasses any previous Powerball run, creating unprecedented anticipation for Wednesday’s 47th drawing. While some jackpots have been won on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, none have reached this astronomical level.
The winner will have a choice between an annuitized payout with an upfront payment followed by 29 annual payments, or a lump sum payment estimated at $781.3 million before taxes. Most winners opt for the lump sum.
While the odds of winning the grand prize are daunting at 1 in 292.2 million, the allure of a life-changing sum is proving irresistible to many. Tickets cost $2 and can be purchased at authorized retailers across the country.
Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Will Wednesday be the night someone finally breaks the streak and claims the massive jackpot?
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