Just in time for Christmas, one lucky Powerball player could win $1.7 billion before taxes in tonight's lottery drawing.

The cash option for the Dec. 24 drawing is worth $781.3 million. The jackpot is the fourth largest prize in Powerball history and the fourth largest in U.S. lottery history. Once again, MLive will provide the results shortly after the drawing takes place at 11 p.m. EST.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Howell on Christmas Eve, state officials said. According to the Michigan Lottery, the ticket was bought in a Kroger located at 10059 E. Highland Road.

A Powerball lottery player in Southeast Michigan is $1 million richer after having won a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing. The Powerball is a multistate lottery game where the jackpot grows until it is won,

Here’s a look at Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, winning numbers for each game: Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday. Lotto America: 9:15 p.