Powerball ticket worth million sold in Northeast Pennsylvania.
A Powerball ticket purchased in Northeast Pennsylvania has resulted in a substantial million windfall following the lottery’s Christmas Eve drawing. The winning ticket, which accurately matched all five white ball numbers — 04, 25, 31, 52, and 59 — failed to match the Powerball number, which was 19. This ticket was sold at the Pittston Candy & Cigar Co. located in Luzerne County, as confirmed by a recent announcement from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
While attempts to reach Pittston Candy & Cigar Co. by phone were unsuccessful on Friday evening, the significant prize adds another highlight to the lottery’s successful holiday season. In a broader context, this win comes as the Powerball game recently concluded a remarkable three-month period without a jackpot win until a ticket that matched all six numbers was sold outside Little Rock, Arkansas. This Arkansas ticket yielded a staggering .817 billion jackpot, or a cash option of 4.9 million, making it the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize awarded in 2025.
In addition to the million winner in Pennsylvania, two other noteworthy tickets have emerged, each worth 0,000, sold in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, and Morris County, New Jersey. These wins contribute to the lottery’s overall excitement as nearly 335,000 Powerball tickets purchased in Pennsylvania registered varying dollar prize amounts. Furthermore, around 10 players from New Jersey secured ,000 prizes, as reported by their respective lottery commissions.
The recent Powerball drawing marks the culmination of 46 consecutive drawings in which no player successfully matched all six numbers. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are notably challenging, with a probability of 1 in 292.2 million. Such odds are structured to foster substantial jackpots, which accumulate as rollovers occur when no players win.
Looking ahead, anticipation builds for the next Powerball drawing, scheduled for Saturday, which will feature a jackpot of million, or a cash option valued at approximately .2 million. The ongoing excitement surrounding these wins demonstrates the enduring allure of lottery games across the nation.
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