The Latest Breaking News from the California Lottery

Unhoused man wins $1m jackpot from California lottery scratcher

Winner bought ticket in San Luis Obispo, getting prize with odds of one in 2,047,423, according to California Lottery

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

California's $1.2B Lottery Winner Opts for $571M Payout—Here's Why That was a Brilliant Money Move

While a one-time cash payout can significantly reduce the lottery jackpot amount, it gives you more control over how to invest and grow the money.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21, 2025

California man sues lottery claiming he had two winning Mega Millions tickets – but only got half the money

Faramarz Lahijani claims he bought the two winning tickets at the Chevron gas station in Encino, Los Angeles, on December 8 2023

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Powerball: Can the winner of $1.2bn jackpot remain anonymous?

Powerball jackpot stands at estimated $1.2bn for next drawing on 4 October

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Man claiming Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro stole $2billion ticket demands video of purchase

Jose Rivera has filed a lawsuit claiming winn Edwin Castro along with a man initially only identified as a man called 'Reggie' stole the $2bn winning ticket

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Woman who was formerly homeless wins $5m in lottery scratch-off ticket

Lucia Forseth says she was homeless six years ago and is now set to get married this year as well as earn a degree

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023