Powerball Winning Numbers December 23: Any $227 Million Jackpot Winners ...

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Do you have the winning Powerball numbers for December 23? Check your ticket and see if you are the winner of Wednesday night"s $227 million jackpot. "Tis the season to be extra jolly if you match all six numbers and become the lottery"s newest mega-millionaire.

Scroll down for tonight"s winning Powerball numbers andsome information about the lottery"s cash option vs. 30-year annuity payment options for jackpot winners.

It"s been almost two months since the Powerball jackpot was given away. If there is no winner tonight, the jackpot will increase to approximately $250 million for the next drawing on December 26.

The winning Powerball numbers for December 23 are:16-38-55-63-67 PB 25 PowerPlay X4

If you end up beating the 1 in 259 million odds and win the $227 million jackpot tonight, it"s important to sign your ticket and put it in a safe place before you start celebrating.

When you present the winning ticket at your state"s lottery headquarters (hopefully with an attorney by your side), you will be given two optionsto receive your windfall a lump-sum payment or an annuity.

Lump-Sum Payment: A one-time payment will be based on the cash value of the jackpot $141 million. According to USA Mega, the lump-sum payment would be about $105,750,000 after 25 percent in federal taxes are deducted. Check here to see if your state taxes lottery winnings. If so, that percentage will be deducted from your payment as well.

30-Year Annuity: Jackpot winners who choose this option will get 30 annual payments of approximately $5,675,000 each after federal taxes. The annuity is based on the entire $227 million jackpot.

Business Insider has some helpful tips on how to choose between a one-time cash payout and annuity. However, if you are tonight"s jackpot winner, contact a financial adviser to get the proper advice that applies to your situation.

Watch the Powerball drawings live every Wednesday and Saturday night at 11 p.m. ET on one of these TV stations or by downloading the handy (and free) LotteryHub app for your iPhone or Android device.

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