A single Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas has won a staggering $1.817 billion jackpot on December 24, 2023. This remarkable win marks the second-largest lottery prize in the history of the United States, according to lottery officials. The winning ticket successfully matched all six numbers drawn: 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and Powerball 19.
The jackpot had accumulated over time, growing after numerous drawings without a winner. Players now have the option to receive the full jackpot amount in annual payments spread over approximately 30 years or opt for a one-time cash payment of around $834.9 million before taxes.
Additional Winners and Prize Distribution
In addition to the massive jackpot winner, lottery officials confirmed that one Match 5 ticket worth $1 million was sold in Ohio. They encourage all participants to carefully check their tickets for potential winnings. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at about 1 in 292.2 million, with tickets priced at $2 each. Powerball tickets are available in most U.S. states and territories.
This jackpot win ended a lengthy streak of over 46 drawings without a top-prize winner. The previous significant Powerball jackpot was won on September 6, 2025, when two tickets shared a $1.787 billion prize. Alongside the jackpot, several players also won smaller prizes, with some matching five white balls and taking home $1 million, while others won amounts ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
The largest lottery prize ever recorded in U.S. history remains a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, which was won by a ticket sold in California in 2022. As excitement builds around this recent win, lottery officials continue to remind players to check their tickets and claim any prizes they may have earned.
