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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in California. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
Draws for all games will continue as normal.
Starting jackpots for California Powerball and Mega Millions have been removed - amounts will be published before each draw and now depend on ticket sales and interest rates.
Minimum jackpot increases between draws have been removed for both Powerball and Mega Millions.
Refunds for Advanced Play tickets are being offered based on the following criteria:
All California Lottery Claim Centers are open for drop-off claims.
The Lottery Headquarters is closed until further notice.
All claim centers have drop-boxes for prize claims.
Prizes of $599 and under can be claimed at local retailers or by mail.
All prizes can be claimed by mail: send the signed ticket to the California State Lottery along with the filled out Prize Claim Form. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
Prizes of $100,000 or less can be claimed on the spot from the Sacramento Claim Center.
A quick summary of all the California State Lottery games.
| Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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| Daily 3 Midday | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Daily 3 Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Daily 4 | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Daily Derby | Jackpot | 3 horses + Race time | 6:30 p.m. |
| Fantasy 5 | Jackpot | 5 from 1-39 | 6:30 p.m. |
| SuperLotto Plus | Jackpot | 5 from 1-47 + 1 from 1-27 | 7.45 p.m. |
| Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 7:45 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Daily 3 Midday | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Daily 3 Evening | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Daily 4 | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Daily Derby | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Fantasy 5 | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| SuperLotto Plus | 7:57 p.m. | 7:57 p.m. | |||||
| Powerball | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | |||||
| Mega Millions | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | |||||
| All times are displayed in California local time. | |||||||
California Lottery allows players to purchase tickets in advance for consecutive lottery draws.
| Game | Advanced Draws |
|---|---|
| Daily 3 Midday | up to 7 |
| Daily 3 Evening | up to 7 |
| Daily 4 | up to 14 |
| Daily Derby | up to 14 |
| Fantasy 5 | up to 12 |
| SuperLotto Plus | up to 20 |
| Powerball | up to 10 |
| Mega Millions | up to 10 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in California.
It normally takes up to 6 weeks to process the claim (from the moment the claim is received), but please allow a little longer to make sure that the claim is received.
Postal Address: California Lottery, 730 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA
Download the California Lottery Prize Claim Form.
The California Lottery is required by law to withhold a percentage of certain prizes for federal tax purposes.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings, for all U.S. citizens or residents within the state of California.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 0% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 24% |
If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or is not a resident, taxes withheld by the California Lottery are different:
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 0% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 30% |
58% of state voters approved the California Lottery, which was introduced in November 1984. Tickets went on sale in October the following year, while Lotto game draws started in 1986.
According to the state's Lottery Act, at least 50% of California Lottery revenue must be paid to the public in the form of prizes, while 34% should be put into public education in the state.
The California Lottery Act was amended in 2010, with the allocation to prizes and state education raising to 87%. Since its inception in 1984, the lottery has paid over $32.2 billion in funding to California public schools.
The lottery added Mega Millions to its portfolio in 2005. The very first draw was held in Hollywood and the minimum jackpot was set at $15 million. Californians queued up well in advance to purchase their tickets and Mega Millions remains one of the state's most popular lotteries.
In 2013, the state joined Powerball, with the first draw taking place on April 10. Currently, California has five exciting state-only lottery games, including the horse racing-themed Daily Derby.
Phone Number (Toll-Free): (800)-568-8379
Lottery winnings in California are generally not subject to state taxes, but they are subject to federal taxes. Based on your overall annual income and tax liability, however, you may still be liable for any California state and local personal income taxes.
The California Lottery is also required to withhold a percentage of certain lottery winnings for tax purposes. Please check the Tax Information section for more details.
The California Lottery gives winners 180 days from the date of the draw to claim prizes.
95 cents of every dollar spent by lottery players is put into the community in the form of colleges, public schools, retail compensation, and prizes.
Any ticket over the amount of $599 can't be redeemed at a licensed lottery retailer. You must mail your ticket to the California Lottery with a claim form. It's a good idea to use certified mail for guaranteed delivery, or you can also visit the claim center to claim your prize.
Before claiming any big lottery prize, however, we recommend that you consult with a lawyer or financial advisor as they can help you during the claim process.
The first step is to contact the Security & Law Enforcement number at 1-800-568-8379. The sooner you report your ticket stolen or lost, the sooner the staff will be able to help you. You'll need to provide as much detail about your ticket as you can, including where you bought it, when you bought it, when it was lost or stolen, and how much the ticket cost.
Californians have an array of lottery games to choose from. These include Daily Derby, Powerball, Mega Millions, SuperLotto Plus, Fantasy 5, Daily 3 (Midday, Evening), and Daily 4.
In the state of California, you must be 18 years or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets.
No. Your name, the area where you live, the game, and your winning amount are public record in California.
We suggest that you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big prizes however, as it may be possible to claim your prize through a trust in order to retain your anonymity.
Yes, you can purchase tickets in advance for consecutive draws. Check our Advanced Draws section for further details.
No, only from licensed retailers.
Got any more questions about the California Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.
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