Christmas miracle: Lucky winner claims $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot

A lucky ticket holder in Arkansas won the massive $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve.The single winning ticket matched all six numbers: 4, 25, 31, 52, and 59, along with the red Powerball 19 and a 2x multiplier.According to the official Powerball website, the jackpot reached an estimated $1.817 billion after final ticket sales.

This win ranks as the second-largest lottery jackpot ever claimed in U.S. history and the biggest Powerball prize awarded this year.“Congratulations to the newest Powerball jackpot winner! This is truly an extraordinary, life-changing prize,” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO. “We also want to thank all the players who joined in this jackpot streak – every ticket purchased helps support public programs and services acr...