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National Jackpot Games
🏆 California Jackpot Winners
🎟️ California Scratch Ticket Winners
California State Games
California also runs 4 state-only games in addition to Powerball and Mega Millions. LotteryMap tracks national jackpot games and scratch-off tickets directly — for these state-only draw games, the California Lottery is the official source for winning numbers, exact draw times, and odds.
📅 California Draw Schedule
When each game draws, in Eastern Time
🗓️ Recent California Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw California players were eligible for over the past three months.
Powerball
🔥 California Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
🎯 California Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
💰 Claiming Your California Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Claim windows vary by state and are usually somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date. Check California's official deadline — don't rely on a generic number.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
About California Lottery
California participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday) and Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include SuperLotto Plus, Fantasy 5, Daily 3, Daily 4.
LotteryMap has tracked 12 jackpot winners in California, representing $9.72B in verified prize money. The largest recorded {state.name} jackpot was $2.04B, won on November 7, 2022 at Joe's Service Center in Altadena. The luckiest retailer in the state is Joe's Service Center in Altadena, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 California is the largest lottery market in the US and a major Powerball and Mega Millions state. California Lottery revenue exceeds $1 billion annually and primarily supports public education, including schools, colleges, and community programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official California lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a California lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the California lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes. The IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000, and most states with an income tax withhold an additional amount. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
It depends on the state — some allow winners to remain anonymous or claim through a trust, while others require your name to be public record. Check California's official lottery rules before claiming.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in California
Retailers that have sold major winning tickets in California