Three winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky

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If you become a billionaire overnight, the KY Lottery shares the steps taken to best handle your winnings.(WKYT)
Published: Dec. 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM EST

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Three winning Powerball tickets totaling $200,000 were sold in Kentucky from Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing.

Two tickets were purchased at Kentucky Lottery retailers and one was bought online at kylottery.com, according to lottery officials.

A $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at Five Star, 1830 Commerce Dr., Scottsville. Another $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Valero Hartford, 436 S. Main St., Hartford.

The third winning ticket worth $100,000 was purchased online at kylottery.com.

Wednesday night’s winning numbers were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 with a Powerball of 19.

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Power Play doubles online winner’s prize

Each winning ticket matched all five white balls. The online winner added Power Play and doubled their winnings to $100,000 with the 2X multiplier. Power Play is an optional add-on for an extra $1 per play.

The Kentucky Lottery advises winners who purchased tickets at retail locations to sign the back of their tickets and keep them secure. Large prize online winners need to select “claim in person” in their online Kentucky Lottery account.

Winners must claim their prizes at lottery headquarters at 1011 W. Main St. in Louisville. Winners have 180 days to claim.