Thu Dec 25 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion Ahead of Wednesday Drawing

[City, State] – Lottery fever is gripping the nation as the Powerball jackpot continues its ascent, now reaching a staggering estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday’s drawing. Lottery officials confirmed the massive prize, adding that the cash option for the lucky winner would be approximately $781.3 million.

The winning numbers for the Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24 are 4-25-31-52-59, Powerball 19.

Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. EST, and can be viewed live on powerball.com/watch-drawing. Participants select five numbers between 1 and 69 and a single Powerball number between 1 and 26. Matching all six numbers drawn is the key to claiming the jackpot, a feat achieved against odds of approximately 1 in 292.2 million.

For those hoping to defy the odds, tickets cost $2 each and can be purchased at authorized lottery retailers. [Include link to New York Lottery retailer locator if applicable].

The Powerball drawing takes place at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Good luck to all who play!

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