California - Results & Winning Numbers
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Numbers
6
Jackpot $659
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Numbers
2
1
5
Jackpot $311
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Numbers
6
1
5
9
Jackpot $3,297
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Numbers
13
14
24
25
35
Jackpot $71,000
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Numbers
5
35
37
42
46
Mega Ball
24
Jackpot $16 Million
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Numbers
18
21
40
53
60
Power Ball
23
Numbers
28
40
52
53
54
Power Ball
12
Power Play 3 X
Jackpot $74 Million
Friday, 2 January 2026
Numbers
6
13
34
43
52
Mega Ball
4
Jackpot $157 Million
Voters approved the California Lottery in 1984. Ticket sales went live in October the following year, and Lotto game draws started in 1986.
California law requires that 87% of revenue be allocated to prizes and state education.
The lottery added Mega Millions to its portfolio in 2005. The first draw was held in Hollywood and the minimum jackpot was $15 million. Californians queued up well in advance to purchase their tickets. Mega Millions remains one of the state's most popular lotteries today.
In 2013, the state added Powerball, with the first draw taking place on April 10. California also has five state-only lottery games, including the horse-racing-themed Daily Derby.