Powerball drawings are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, a routine that will not change even during the holiday season, as evidenced by the upcoming drawing on Christmas night. This particular drawing will feature an estimated jackpot of $117 million.
Last year, Christmas also coincided with a Powerball drawing, which at that time had a significantly higher jackpot of over $620 million. Although no winner was determined during that draw, the prize was eventually claimed on New Year’s Day by a ticket holder in Michigan.
Historically, only three Powerball jackpots have been won on Christmas since the game’s inception, with the last instance occurring in 2013 when a player from Missouri won $71.5 million. So far in 2024, there have been nine Powerball jackpot winners, with the latest ticket sold in New York on December 7.
The next Powerball drawing will be held on December 25 at 10:59 p.m., and can be watched on the Powerball YouTube channel, with results posted on the official game website. Tickets are available for $2, where players must select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. The odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 292 million.
Powerball is accessible in 45 states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, marking its wide appeal and participation.
This Christmas drawing offers not only a chance for excitement amidst the holiday festivities but also poses a glimmer of hope for players dreaming of newfound fortunes.
In summary, as Christmas approaches, the Powerball excitement continues, with a significant jackpot and a history of remarkable wins that keeps players engaged and hopeful.