News Release: Christmas Eve Delivers $100,000 Powerball® Win in Minnesota

Christmas Eve Delivers $100,000 Powerball® Win in Minnesota

Arkansas claims $1.817 billion Powerball® jackpot — the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Dec. 26, 2025) — Christmas Eve was especially merry for a lucky Minnesota Powerball® ticket worth $100,000 in the Dec. 24 drawing. The ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball with Power Play.

The winning ticket was purchased at Jerry’s Foods, located at 7760 Hargis Parkway in Woodbury. `

Wednesday’s drawing wrapped up the 47-draw Powerball jackpot roll that ran Sept. 8–Dec. 24, 2025. During this jackpot run, Minnesota produced a total of 719,781 winning tickets that included a $1,000,000 winner, a $100,000 winner and twenty $50,000 prizes.

“The large Powerball jackpot run was an exciting way to close out 2025,” said Executive Director Adam Prock. “We are thrilled to see so many winning tickets for Minnesota players.”

In Minnesota, prize claims must be submitted within one (1) year of the drawing date. Minnesota Lottery prizes above $50,000 must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. Prizes $50,000 and below can be claimed by mail or at any regional office. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.

Unless the winner chooses to opt in to publicity, their name and city will not be released. As of Sept. 1, 2021, the names and cities of lottery prize winners above $10,000 are private data.

Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information and official rules.

About the Minnesota Lottery

Since 1990, the Lottery has generated more than $4 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans, including the environment, education, public safety, health and human services and problem gambling. For more information, visit Playing Our Part.

Contact:

Minnesota Lottery, pr@mnlottery.com