Holiday jackpot: Powerball could make a billionaire this week
Powerball’s jackpot hits $1.25 billion, the sixth-largest ever, marking rare back-to-back billion-dollar prizes just before Christmas.
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Could the next stream of Powerball numbers be a Christmas miracle for a lucky winner?
As of Dec. 18, the estimated Powerball jackpot is sitting at a whopping $1.5 billion, holding an estimated cash value of $686.5 million.
Here’s what to know about the next Powerball drawing, recent winners and more.
What is the Powerball jackpot today?
As of Thursday, Dec. 18, the Powerball jackpot is estimated to be $1.5 billion, holding an estimated cash value of $686.5 million.
Powerball winning numbers Dec. 17
The winning numbers from the Dec. 17 Powerball drawing were: 25, 33, 53, 62 and 66, with Powerball 17 and Power Play 4x.
Who won the Powerball jackpot?
Powerball reported no jackpot winners for the Dec. 17 drawing or the Dec. 15 drawing.
In fact, no jackpot winners have been reported throughout the month of December.
For a full list of previous winners and winning numbers, click here.
Who won the Powerball Dec. 17?
While there were no jackpot winners for the Powerball’s latest drawing, winners for lesser prizes were reported in various states:
- $2 million Match 5 and Power Play: Arizona, Massachusetts.
- $1 million Match 5: Connecticut, New York (3), Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20.
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