Tonight's Powerball drawing offers a massive $1.7 billion jackpot, coinciding with Christmas Eve. The cash alternative stands at $781.3 million for the lucky winner.
Recent Drawing Results
In the December 22 drawing, no one secured the grand prize, but nine tickets matched five numbers to claim $1 million each, including one in Florida. The winning numbers were 3-18-36-41-54, with a Powerball of 7 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.
Drawing Details and Ticket Information
The next drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. on December 24. Powerball tickets are priced at $2, with optional add-ons like Double Play and Power Play available for an extra $1 each to enhance winnings.
Winning Odds and Florida History
The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 292 million, while overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 24. Florida has produced 12 jackpot winners since 2013, with notable wins including a $1.5 billion ticket sold at a Publix in Melbourne Beach in 2016.
Claiming Prizes in Florida
Florida Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days, with cash options requiring action within 60 days. Winners cannot remain anonymous under state law, though those claiming $250,000 or more have a 90-day temporary exemption from public disclosure.
Other Lottery Drawings
In addition to Powerball, Florida hosts various lottery games, including Mega Millions, Florida Lotto, and daily draws like Cash4Life and Fantasy 5, each with specific drawing times.
