圣诞将至，强力球彩票头奖奖金攀升至17亿美元

Core Insights - The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.7 billion, marking the fourth highest jackpot in the game's history and the second highest of the year [2][7] - The jackpot has gone unclaimed for 46 consecutive draws, setting a new record, with the upcoming draw being the 47th [2][7] - Nine tickets matched all five white ball numbers in the latest draw, each winning $1 million, sold across various states [3][8] Jackpot Details - The winning numbers from the last draw were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, with the Powerball number being 7 and a multiplier of 2 [2][7] - The jackpot amount of $1.7 billion and the cash option of $781.3 million are both pre-tax figures, with some states not taxing lottery winnings [9] Prize Claim Options - Winners can choose between an annuity option, which pays out over 29 years with a 5% annual increase, or a lump-sum cash payment, which is the more common choice [10] - The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, while smaller prizes have better odds, with tickets priced at $2 each [10] Draw Schedule - Powerball draws occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time [11]