25th December 2025
Let’s talk about it. While most of us were wrapping last-minute presents or figuring out if the eggnog was still good, some hopeful souls in the Granite State were playing for a different kind of Christmas miracle. The New Hampshire Lottery draws for Monday, December 24th are in the books. And while Santa was loading his sleigh, the lottery machines were spinning out some potentially life-changing numbers.
No fluff, no robotic rundown. Here’s the straight talk on last night’s results for Powerball and Lucky for Life, who won, what they won, and what it all means for the next draw. Grab your ticket and a cup of coffee let’s see if you need to call your boss after the holidays.
The Headline Act: Powerball Results (Dec. 24)
The big one. The multi-state monster that had a starting jackpot of $ 40 Million rolling into Christmas Eve. The anticipation was real could a New Hampshire player kick off 2025 with a bank account that looks like a phone number?
Here are the official winning numbers for Monday, December 24th:
Powerball Numbers:
12 – 18 – 27 – 39 – 66 and the Powerball: 10
Power Play Multiplier: 2X
The Breakdown: What Was Won in NH Last Night?
Okay, so the jackpot is still out there, waiting. But that doesn’t mean people went home empty-handed. Here’s where the magic happened for some locals:
- Match 5 + Powerball: The Grand Prize. No national winner. Jackpot rolls to an estimated $ 50 Million for the next draw. The dream is still alive, folks.
- Match 5 (without Powerball): The second-tier prize. A cool $1,000,000. Did anyone in NH hit this? The official state-tier prize report is pending, but this would be massive news.
- Lower-Tier Wins: Plenty of players likely scored smaller prizes ranging from $4 up to $50,000, especially with that 2X multiplier in play for those who paid the extra dollar.
The Next Powerball Draw:
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 28th, 2024
💰 Estimated Jackpot: $50 Million (Cash option will be roughly $24.2 Million before taxes).
🎯 Your Move: Tickets are on sale now. Imagine starting the New Year with that resolution checked off.
The Local Favorite: Lucky for Life Results (Dec. 24)
This is New Hampshire’s other major game, with a fantastic top prize: $1,000 A Day for Life. That’s the kind of security that changes everything forever. Let’s see if Christmas Eve was lucky for life.
Here are the official winning numbers for Monday, December 24th:
Lucky for Life Numbers:
07 – 12 – 25 – 38 – 40 and the Lucky Ball: 02
The Breakdown: Who’s Living Lucky?
The top two prizes are the ones to watch:
Match 5 + Lucky Ball ($1,000 A Day For Life): The ultimate prize. Was there a winner? As of this report, no national winner was announced for the top prize. It’s still up for grabs!
- Match 5 ($25,000 A Year For Life): An incredible second prize. We’re checking state-level reports to see if an NH player snagged this annuity.
- Instant Wins: Don’t forget the instant $4, $25, $500, or even $5,000 prizes for matching fewer numbers.
The Next Lucky for Life Draw:
🗓 Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
💰 Top Prizes: Still $1,000 A Day For Life and $25,000 A Year For Life.
🎯 Your Move: Got a feeling? The next draw is just days away.
Your Turn: The “What If?” Poll
We’re all thinking it. Let’s have some fun with it.
If you won a “For Life” prize tomorrow, what’s the FIRST totally non-essential, just-for-fun thing you’d do?
- Buy a Ridiculous Vehicle: A vintage Airstream, a tricked-out Jeep for every season, or a boat named “Serenity Now.”
- Take the “Never Coming Back” Vacation: Three months in a villa in Italy, first-class everything, zero return date.
- Become a Patron of Something Weird: Fully fund a local animal shelter, endow a scholarship for left-handed gardeners, buy everyone in your town a ice cream.
- Absolute Financial Boredom: Hire a top-tier financial planner and an accountant before you even cash the ticket. Then, maybe a nice sandwich.
Drop your answer in the comments below! Let’s dream together.
New Hampshire Lottery Drawing Schedule (Weekly)
| Game | Draw Days | Cut-off Time (Day of Draw) | Top Prize (Approx.) |
| Powerball | Mon, Wed, Sat | 9:50 PM EST | Starts at $20 million |
| Lucky for Life | Mon, Thu | 9:45 PM EST | $1,000 per day for life |
| Megabucks Plus | Thu, Sun | 9:50 PM EST | Starts at $1 million |
| Tri-State Pick 3 / Pick 4 | Daily | Varies | Up to $5,000 |
Key Differences: Powerball vs. Lucky for Life
| Feature | Powerball | Lucky for Life |
| Top Prize | Progressive jackpot (millions+) | Annuity: $1,000 per day for life |
| Cash Option | Yes (lump sum) | Yes for lower tiers; top prize is annuity-based, with a common cash option (~$5.75M) |
| Odds of Top Prize | ~1 in 292.2 million | ~1 in 30.8 million |
| New Hampshire’s Role | Member of the Multi-State Lottery Association | One of the original member states |
FAQs: Your Quick-Answer Guide
Do NOT trust third-party apps for final validation. Use the NH Lottery’s official website or the official NH Lottery mobile app. You can also scan your ticket at any licensed retailer.
One year from the date of the draw. Mark that calendar! Prizes over $600 must be claimed at the Lottery HQ in Concord or via mail.
Yes, and this is HUGE. New Hampshire is one of the states that allows winners of prizes over $10,000 to claim their winnings through a trust, protecting their identity. This is a major advantage for NH players.
For both Lucky for Life prizes, the annuity is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years. If a winner passes away, the remaining payments continue to their estate or designated beneficiary.
The numbers listed here are drawn from the official Multi-State Lottery Association and NH Lottery sources. However, the official source for validation is always the NH Lottery. We’ll update this post with any state-level NH winner announcements as they are confirmed.
Conclusion & Final Thought
So, the Christmas Eve jackpots weren’t claimed. But that’s the beauty of the lottery, isn’t it? The story isn’t over. The Powerball jackpot is now a juicier $50 Million for Saturday, and the Lucky for Life dream is still sitting there, waiting for someone to match all six numbers.
Whether you played or not, last night’s results are a reminder that fortune favors no particular day on the calendar. The next draw is always a fresh start. If you played, check those tickets carefully you might be sitting on a smaller win that pays for a fantastic New Year’s Eve.
Play responsibly. Dream big. And always, always check your numbers.
Official Outlinks & Resources:
- New Hampshire Lottery Official Website – The only source for official winning numbers, prize claiming, and game rules.
- Powerball Official Game Page – National jackpot details and rules.
- Lucky for Life Official Game Page – National prize information.
- National Council on Problem Gambling – Resources for responsible play. Call 1-800-522-4700 for confidential help.
Stay tuned to this blog for winner updates, jackpot forecasts, and all your NH lottery news. Got a winning story? We’d love to hear it (anonymity respected, of course!). Share in the comments.
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