Can you play Mega Millions in California?

In California, Mega Millions prize amounts are pari-mutuel, will vary depending on ticket sales and number of winners and will differ from the fixed prizes shown on the Mega Millions website. There was no jackpot winner in California for this draw. But there are 138,350 winning tickets!

How does Mega Millions work in California?

Mega Millions® tickets cost $2.00 per play. Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing.

Can you play Mega Millions online in California?

Can I buy Lottery tickets online or by mail? No. You can only buy tickets at Lottery retailers in California.

When can I buy a Mega Millions ticket California?

Mega Millions draws are Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. You can buy your tickets until 7:45 p.m. on the day of the draw. Powerball draws are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7:59 p.m., and you can purchase your ticket an hour before the draw at the latest.

Why is Mega Millions different in California?

In June 2005, the Lottery Commission voted to join Mega Millions. California is unique among the 45 Mega Millions participants in that all nine prize levels for Mega Millions within its borders are always parimutuel, rather than each non-jackpot prize having a set value.

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Can I still buy a Mega Millions ticket in California?

Anything Is Possible! Play Mega Millions for just $2. Purchase tickets at your local Lottery retailer or at your nearest Lottery vending machine.

Is California Mega Millions the same as Mega Millions?

The Mega Millions drawing is offered in 45 American states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2005, California became the 12th U.S. jurisdiction to offer the Mega Millions game.

What are the odds of winning the CA Lottery Mega Millions?

Mega Millions draws happen twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8PM Pacific time. Tickets are $2 each, and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.

Can I buy Powerball tickets in California?

'" There are more than 23,000 retail locations in the state that sell California Lottery tickets. The deadline to buy Powerball tickets for Saturday's drawing is 7 p.m. and the drawing is scheduled to take place at 7:59 p.m. PT.

Which states participate in Mega Millions?

There are 43 Mega Millions states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, ...

What is the best lottery to play in California?

However, if you are going for the big money in California, your best bet is the California Super Lotto Plus. With the California lottery results, the odds of winning with a ticket from the California Super Lotto Plus lottery is 1 in 42 million.

Can you cash California Mega Millions ticket another state?

If I purchase a Mega Millions ticket in one state, can I redeem it in another? Because Mega Millions® is sold by individual lotteries, any winning tickets must be redeemed in the state in which they were purchased.

How long does it take to receive lottery winnings in California?

After your claim is processed at Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento, you'll receive a check in the mail in about 9 to 11 weeks. There are various options for claiming your prize, listed below. The fastest way to claim prizes $600 and over is at a Lottery District Office.

Can you stay anonymous after winning Mega Millions in California?

According to the California Lottery website, disclosure laws require the lottery to publicize the winner's full name and the name and location of the business that sold the winning ticket.

What are the 6 luckiest numbers for Mega Millions?

What happens if you win Powerball in California?

Winners can choose the cash value of the jackpot prize within 60 days following claim approval. The payment option is selected on a California Lottery Jackpot Election Payment Form that must be notarized and returned within 60 days of claim approval. Group winners must all choose the same payment option.

Is online lottery legal in California?

The state does not permit real money online gambling in California, so the only legal option is to visit a social casino site. These California online casinos allow you to play for fun, but some also award you Sweepstakes Coins, which can be redeemed for real money prizes and gift cards.

How do I claim my lottery winnings in California?

Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at a California Lottery retailer. For prizes $600 and above, players can claim their prize via mail or at their local District Office. For complete instructions on how to claim a prize by mail, please visit the Claim A Prize page.

Are most Mega Millions winners quick picks?

If you are going strictly by the numbers, more Quick Pickers than self-pickers win lottery jackpots. About 70% of lottery winners used Quick Pick to choose their numbers. But then again, about the same percentage of all lottery players — about 70% - 80% — use Quick Pick to select their numbers.

Is it better to pick your Mega Millions numbers?

A: As all numbers are equally likely the chances of winning are the same whether you make the choice yourself or have the computer do it. There is one more thing to consider: you not only would like to win you would like to be the only winner so you do not have to split the jackpot.

Are you more likely to win Mega Millions if you pick your own numbers?

The odds of winning remain exactly the same no matter how you pick.

Has anyone in California ever won the Mega Millions?

California Lottery officials announced a Mega Millions ticket sold in Los Angeles County is worth $2,396,629 after matching five of the six winning numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. The lone ticket was purchased at Home Style Donuts located at 12840 Pioneer Blvd.

When was the last mega million won in California?

January 28, 2022 - $426 million ($292.9 million cash) won by Kristine Wellenstein with a ticket purchased in Woodland Hills, Calif.

What state has the most lottery winners?

The states with the most Powerball lottery winners are...

That would be Indiana. The Hoosier State boasts 39 jackpot wins since 1992, when Powerball got its start. Read on to see how your state stacks up! Keep in mind that five states don't have state lotteries: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah.

Is there a second chance drawing for Mega Millions in California?

2nd Chance draws take place every week after the entry deadline at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday. Entries submitted after 11:59 p.m. will be entered into the following week's draw. Submit up to 500 codes each month. Each code is a draw entry that's automatically placed into all applicable draws at least once.