Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.7B with Recent Winning Numbers and Big Prizes

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The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve is estimated at $1.7 billion, making it the fourth largest in U.S. lottery history, after no winners in the previous draw and a record-breaking jackpot of $1.6 billion. The game has seen back-to-back jackpots exceeding $1 billion for only the second time, with the last jackpot won in September 2025. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million, and the jackpot can be claimed as a lump sum or annuity.
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