The holiday season brings joy and anticipation, especially for lottery players across the country. On December 25, 2024, the excitement peaked as the results from major lotteries were unveiled, providing hopeful participants with the numbers they needed to strike it rich.
Starting with the Florida Lottery, the results for various draw games were posted shortly after the evening draws. The Powerball winning numbers were announced as 15, 26, 27, 30, 35, with the Powerball being 03 and the Power Play set to 3. This drawing, which takes place three times weekly, remains one of the most popular options for players hoping for life-changing jackpots.
For those participating in the Florida Lotto, the winning configuration was 30, 34, 40, 41, 45, 50. Continuing this festive lottery spirit, players also had their eyes on Cash4Life, for which the winning numbers were 11, 17, 26, 52, 53, alongside Cash Ball 04. This multi-state lottery guarantees winners $1,000 every day for life or offers the lump sum option of $7 million!
The Florida results didn’t stop there. The draw also included Fantasy 5 numbers where the midday draw showed winning numbers of 04, 17, 19, 24, 29, and the evening draw revealed 05, 16, 17, 20, 31. Meanwhile, the Cash Pop lottery offered numbers ranging from Morning to Late Night draws which were 08, 04, 09, 11, and 11, respectively.
Players who had their tickets for the Pick games also had chances for excitement. Winning Pick 2 numbers for the midday draw were 5-5 with the evening draw showing 0-2. The midday Pick 3 gave winning numbers of 6-2-7, and the evening saw victory with 3-6-5. Further, Pick 4 midday results of 1-0-0-0 and evening numbers of 2-3-6-0 rounded out the action.
And if you were feeling lucky, you could find these tickets at any authorized retailer, including gas stations and grocery stores throughout Florida.
Meanwhile, the New York Lottery also shared its winning numbers on the same date, offering players hope at every turn. The New York Lotto results for December 25 indicated the winning combination of 03, 20, 33, 34, 54, 55, with the Bonus number being 52. A noteworthy feature is their Cash4Life game, which drew the same winning sequence as Florida: 11, 17, 26, 52, 53, with the Cash Ball also 04.
For New York Win 4 players, the midday numbers were 6, 9, 8, 1, and evening revealed 9, 0, 9, 0. The Take 5 game provided midday numbers of 02, 06, 07, 11, 27, with the evening numbers being 18, 19, 31, 32, 35. New York’s Numbers game also yielded midday winning pairs of 8, 4, 4 and evening results of 1, 7, 7.
For those excited about the Cash4Life game, this multi-state affair is available across 10 states, reminding players of the amazing odds of winning, which sit at 1 in 7.76. Utilizing services like Jackpocket, players can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing tickets online, adding to the excitement.
It's important for winners to know how to claim their prizes too, especially with amounts of $599 or less available at retail locations, whereas amounts exceeding $600 must be claimed at official district offices and headquarters. Florida Lottery winners must adhere to state laws which necessitate public disclosure of their wins, including name, city of residence, and prize amount.
The anticipation of such life-changing sums captures the imagination of many across both Florida and New York. Whether it's the thrill of the draw or the dream of what to do with winnings, lottery players embrace the spirit of hope and excitement this holiday season. The results for December 25, 2024, have undoubtedly made waves, and as each player looks for their own lucky numbers, the dream of success lives on.
So, are you feeling lucky this holiday? With these draws now announced, there’s no time like the present to participate, as another chance awaits players with each passing day.
