Did you see last night’s California Lottery drawing? I held my breath the whole time, praying to see the winning numbers pop up. Did you watch it, right? Did you at least check your tickets? There are quite a few winning tickets out there—yours could be one of them!
Well, let’s not waste any more time. Here are the latest California Lottery results, so you can check them right now and see if you’re the next big winner!
California Lottery Results: Did You Win Last Night?
These are the most recent winning numbers from the California Lottery. Take your time and carefully check each ticket one by one. Don’t rush this process. Do it mindfully—one small mistake could cause you to miss out on your prize. Remember, the jackpot isn’t the only prize you can win. There are also plenty of great secondary prizes, especially in games like Mega Millions and Powerball. So keep an eye out for those.
Now, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of manually checking every ticket after each California Lottery drawing, or if you’re worried about missing a prize, your best bet is to download the Lottonia app.
With Lottonia, all you have to do is register your tickets. Right after the drawing, Lottonia will send you the results by email or text message. This way, if you win, you’ll be the first to know.
You can also scan older tickets with Lottonia. It’s super easy! Just take a picture of your ticket and upload it to the app. The scanner will immediately tell you if your ticket has won in the California Lottery.
| Game | Date of the last Drawing | Winning numbers | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 11/17/2025 | 7-33-50-57-66 PB*: 23 | $569 M Cash: $266.3 M |
| Mega Millions | 11/18/2025 | 5-10-23-27-30 MB*: 10 | $50 M Cash: $23.1 M |
| SuperLotto Plus | 11/15/2025 | 8-9-15-24-43 MN*: 24 | $8 M |
| Fantasy 5 | 11/18/2025 | 9-13-14-19-33 | $159.000 |
| Daily 3 (Midday) | 11/18/2025 | 9-7-3 | $571 |
| Daily 3 (Evening) | 11/18/2025 | 0-7-7 | $530 |
| Daily 4 (Day) | 11/18/2025 | 5-4-6-0 | $7.051 |
Source: California Lottery official website
California Drawing Schedule & Ticket Deadlines
Just so you know, using Lottonia doesn’t mean you have to stop watching the California Lottery drawings. There are days when everything lines up perfectly: You have time, you have no tasks to complete, and you can sit down and enjoy watching the draw for a few minutes. Honestly, that’s great. It’s exciting to see the numbers come out one by one and check them as they appear.
But do you know when the California Lottery drawings take place? No worries—I’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find the drawing schedule and the deadline to purchase tickets, so you won’t miss your chance to play!
| Game | Days of the Week | Draw Time | Ticket Sales End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | 7:59 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mega Millions | Tuesday, Friday | 8:00 PM | 7:45 PM |
| SuperLotto Plus | Wednesday and Saturday | 7:57 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Fantasy 5 | Every Day | 7:45 PM | 7:45 PM |
| Daily 3 (Midday) | Every Day | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Daily 3 (Evening) | Every Day | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Daily 4 | Every Day | 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
All times are in California local time.
How to Claim Your California Lottery Prize
You’re relaxing at home or working when suddenly, Lottonia sends you a message. “Congratulations! Your numbers match the winning California lottery numbers. You’ve won a prize!”
We can picture your happiness, cheers, and excitement. And, honestly, you’ve earned it. So, what should you do next?
First, know that you have 180 days from the drawing date to claim your lottery prize. Make sure to keep track of that deadline because if you miss it, you won’t be able to claim your winnings. As soon as Lottonia notifies you that you’ve won, write down the date and set a reminder—you don’t want to forget it!
Where do you go to claim your prize? It depends on how much you won. Let me break it down for you.
If your winnings are less than $599, you can claim them at any lottery retailer or your local California Lottery District Office. You also have the option of claiming it by mail. However, if you win $600 or more, you must complete and submit Claim Form CSL1242 (PDF) to your Lottery District Office.
In both cases, you will need to present your signed lottery ticket and a valid ID, such as a passport or driver’s license.
Learn more: What to Do If You Win the Lottery?
California Lottery Games: Which One Should You Play?
Now that you know the winning numbers, the drawing schedule, and how to claim a prize, you’re all set for the California Lottery! Is there anything we missed? It would be helpful to review the available games in California one more time.
Even if you’ve been playing for a while and think you know them all, it doesn’t hurt to double-check. We want to ensure you’re aware of all your options and playing the game that suits you best!
Let’s quickly review how each California Lottery game works.
1. Powerball
- How to play: Pick five numbers from 1 to 69, plus one extra Powerball number from 1 to 26.
- Jackpot: Starts at $20 million and grows every draw with no winner.
- Biggest jackpot: $2.04 billion — the largest in the world.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 292,201,338
- Price: $2
2. Mega Millions
- How to play: Choose five numbers from 1 to 70, plus a Mega Ball number from 1 to 24.
- Jackpot: Starts at $50 million and goes up with each draw without a winner.
- Biggest jackpot: $1.602 billion — the only lottery with six jackpots over a billion dollars.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 290,472,336
- Price: $5
3. SuperLotto Plus
- How to play: Pick five numbers from 1 to 47 and a Mega Number between 1 and 27.
- Starting jackpot: $7 million increases with every draw that doesn’t have a winner.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 41,416,353
- Price: $1
5. Fantasy 5
- How to play: Pick five numbers from 1 to 39.
- Starting jackpot: $60,000.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 575,757
- Price: $1
6. Daily 3
- How to play: Pick three numbers from 0 to 9.
- Starting jackpot: around $500.
- Odds of winning: 1 in 1000
- Price: $1
7. Daily 4
- How to play: Choose four number from 0 to 9.
- Top prize: $1500.
- Odds of winning: 1in 10,000
- Price: $1
Summing up…
Tell us, do you have a winning ticket? Did you win a prize in the California Lottery?
We hope so! Just remember how to claim your prize, and don’t miss the deadline! If you miss it, you won’t be able to collect your winnings.
See you next time! Good luck out there!