Lottery Winner Claims £1.3 Billion Jackpot on Christmas Eve

A Powerball player won a record-breaking $1.817 billion jackpot in a Christmas Eve draw, with the winning ticket purchased in Arkansas matching the numbers 04, 25, 31, 52, 59, and Powerball 19. This marks only the second time a Powerball jackpot has been won in Arkansas, and it is the second-largest lottery win in U.S. history. Winners can choose between a lump-sum payment of $834.9 million or an annuity paid over 29 years. The jackpot followed 46 consecutive drawings without a winner, with the last winner in September 2025.

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