Powerball surges to $1.25 billion as prize creeps towards biggest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb days away from Christmas
- The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.25 billion after no winner emerged from Monday night's draw.
- If claimed on Wednesday, this would be the second-largest Powerball prize awarded this year.
- Monday's winning numbers were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, with a red Powerball of 2 and a 4x PowerPlay multiplier.
- Despite no jackpot winner, two tickets sold in Arizona and California each won $1 million, alongside other significant cash prizes.
- A potential winner on Wednesday could opt for $1.25 billion over several years or a lump sum payment estimated at $572.1 million, before taxes.