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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.25B, Drawing on Dec 17
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.25 Billion, Second Largest of 2025
The Powerball jackpot has reached an astounding $1.25 billion, the second-largest prize of 2025. This massive sum is up for grabs in the upcoming drawing on December seventeenth, creating a buzz among hopeful players. The last drawing on December fourteenth resulted in no jackpot winner, but the Power Play multiplier was four times. If someone wins the current jackpot and chooses the cash option, they would take home an estimated $572.1 million before taxes. Playing Powerball in Wisconsin is simple: buy a $2 ticket from a licensed retailer, pick five white numbers and one red Powerball number, and consider the optional $1 Power Play feature. The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, December seventeenth, at 9:59 PM. Remember, tickets must be purchased by 9 PM on drawing days, and prizes must be claimed within 180 days.
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