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Powerball Numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 17. Did Anyone Win $1.27B Jackpot?
Winners must decide between a $572 million lump sum or $1.25 billion annuity and assemble a professional team to manage taxes, security, and investments.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, the Powerball lottery offered an estimated $1.25 billion jackpot with a one-time cash option of $572.1 million, according to the Powerball website.
- A string of jackpot rollovers pushed the prize to a record 4 drawings since the September 6, 2025, winner and no winner on Dec. 15, 2025.
- Choosing between annuity and lump sum requires winners to consult legal and financial advisers, as federal taxes can reduce the payout significantly, Drew Svitko advised.
- The Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, drawing produced 14 tickets winning $200,000 and 43 winning $50,000, with winning numbers 25-33-53-62-66 and Powerball 17.
- Experts note the odds are about 1 in 292.2 million, and this is the second $1 billion-plus jackpot this year, ranking among the top 10 largest U.S. lottery prizes.
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