A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas has claimed a $1.817 billion jackpot, transforming the Christmas Eve drawing into one of the most consequential moments in U.S. lottery history. The prize, which accumulated after nearly three months without a top winner, now stands as the second-largest lottery jackpot ever recorded nationwide and the largest Powerball prize awarded in 2025. The winning combination—04, 25, 31, 52, 59, with Powerball number 19—ended a
