Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.7 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion after no winning ticket was sold in Monday's drawing, making it the fourth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.7 billion for the upcoming Christmas Eve drawing, following 46 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner. Monday night's numbers were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, and Powerball 7, with no ticket matching all six. This marks the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated at $781.3 million. Players can choose between an annuity paid over 30 years or a lump-sum payment, both before taxes. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball tickets, priced at $2, are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.