Daily Derby — California

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a lottery ticket in California. Retailers check ID at the point of sale, and tickets sold to minors are void.

No. California requires that winners' names (and often city of residence) be released as public record. Some winners reduce exposure by claiming through a trust or LLC where state law permits — talk to a lottery attorney before claiming.

California withholds no state income tax on lottery winnings — only the 24% federal withholding applies on prizes over $5,000. Your final tax liability depends on your total income for the year — most jackpot winners land in the top federal bracket of 37%, so the effective combined rate is typically 37–45% after April 15. Consult a tax professional before cashing a large prize.

You have 180 days from the draw date to claim a winning ticket in California. After that, the prize is forfeited and (in most states) returned to the lottery's beneficiary fund. If you're choosing the cash option on a jackpot, the deadline to elect cash is usually 60 days from the claim date.

Lottery proceeds in California primarily fund Public education (K-12 and higher ed). After paying prizes and operating costs, the remaining revenue is transferred to the state's beneficiary account.

This page shows the latest winning numbers for every California lottery game, refreshed automatically after each draw. Powerball and Mega Millions results are shown at the top of every page since they're the same in every participating state. Bookmark this page or check back after the next scheduled draw.