A Powerball player there holds the winning ticket from Wednesday night's drawing for the game's $1.817 billion jackpot. The winner, who so far hasn't gone public, can choose between an annuitized prize of $1.817 billion or a lump sump payment of $834.9 million (both prize options are before taxes).

The Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2025 Powerball jackpot was an estimated $1.5 billion. Check to see if you're holding the lucky winning ticket.