A Powerball player there holds the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing for the game's $1.817 billion jackpot. The winner, who so far hasn't gone public, can choose between an annuitized prize of $1.817 billion or a lump sump payment of $834.9 million (both prize options are before taxes).

1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022. The winning ticket was sold at a Los Angeles-area gas station. 2. $1.817 billion, Powerball, Dec. 24, 2025: The winning ticket was sold in Arkansas. From Manhattan to Queens to Brooklyn to Staten Island and all points between, NBC New York covers New York City news, weather, traffic and more.

Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Treasure Hunt: 3, 5, 15, 21, 29 Next Jackpot: $12,000 Change from last: No Change