New York Hits Big with Million-Dollar Powerball Wins

In the latest Powerball drawing, luck struck twice in New York. Two tickets matched five numbers, each winning $1 million. One lucky ticket was bought at a newsstand near Wall Street, while the other came from a gas station in Valley Stream. These winners were part of a larger group of nine across the country who hit the second prize. The winning numbers were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54, and the red Powerball 7. Despite no jackpot winner, the prize pool keeps growing. It's now up to $1. 7 billion for the next draw, with a cash option of $781. 3 million. This upcoming jackpot is set to be the fourth-largest in Powerball history.New York wasn't just about the big wins. There were also seven $50, 000 prizes, 212 $100 prizes, and 472 $100 prizes. While the jackpot keeps rolling over, it's clear that lottery games can be a mix of big dreams and smaller wins. The next drawing is on December 24, 2025. Will someone finally hit the jackpot? Or will the prize keep growing? Either way, it's a reminder that luck can strike anywhere, anytime.