Arkansas Claims $1.82 Billion Powerball Jackpot in Historic Christmas Drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Christmas 2025 soared to $1.82 billion, becoming the fourth-largest in history. Players across the country rushed to buy tickets, hoping to claim the life-changing prize before the Wednesday night draw.
Long queues formed at gas stations as people grabbed last-minute tickets. Phillipe Cunhao joked that he might skip work if he won, while others took the draw more seriously. Leandro Perreira relied on faith, believing luck would favour him this time.
Cesar Mantilla planned to share tickets with his family as part of their Nochebuena tradition. If he won, he vowed to support struggling families and charitable foundations. The estimated cash payout stood at over $780 million before taxes, fuelling even more excitement. When the winning numbers were announced, no ticket in South Florida matched them. Instead, a single winner in Arkansas claimed the entire $1.82 billion prize.
The record-breaking jackpot ended with one lucky ticket sold in Arkansas. While many in South Florida missed out, the draw highlighted the massive interest in high-stakes lotteries. The next Powerball draw will reset with a smaller—but still substantial—prize pool.
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