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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $638 Million for Christmas Day Draw

The lump-sum payout stands at $321 million, with only three jackpots ever claimed on Christmas.

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Overview

  • The Powerball jackpot has risen to $638 million, with the next drawing scheduled for Christmas Day.
  • There have only been three jackpot winners who have ever won on Christmas Day, with the most recent win in 2013.
  • The lump-sum payout for the current jackpot would be $321 million.
  • Despite no jackpot winner in the last draw, two tickets sold in Arizona and Missouri won $1 million prizes, and a ticket in Nebraska won $2 million.
  • The last jackpot was won on October 11 with a prize of $1.765 billion.