A single ticket sold in Cabot, Arkansas, has matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, December 24, 2025, drawing, winning a staggering $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot.
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing, which took place on Christmas Eve, were white balls 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and the red Powerball 19, with a Power Play multiplier of 2.
This jackpot is the second-largest Powerball win in U.S. lottery history, with a cash option of $834.9 million if the winner chooses the lump-sum payout.
The excitement in Arkansas is palpable, as residents and lottery enthusiasts alike are buzzing about the unprecedented win. The Arkansas Powerball winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous at this time, will have the opportunity to claim their winnings within a year, giving them ample time to decide between the annuity or cash option.
This historic win in Arkansas follows a series of record-breaking lottery jackpots across the country, including a $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in Florida a few weeks ago. The Florida Lottery has always been a hotbed for big wins, but this latest Powerball win in Arkansas shows that the excitement is spreading, with more people than ever participating in lottery games.
Lottery officials have confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased in Cabot, Arkansas, but have not yet provided any additional details about the winner. As the excitement continues to build, residents of Cabot and the surrounding areas are celebrating this incredible win, which has put their small town on the national map.
While the town of Cabot, Arkansas, prepares to welcome their new multi-billionaire resident, lottery officials are reminding players that the Powerball game continues every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night, with jackpots starting at a minimum of $20 million. With the prospect of winning millions of dollars, it's no wonder that the Powerball game continues to be one of the most popular lottery games in the country, drawing players from all corners of the United States.
