California (CA) Lottery
On November 6, 1984, 58% of California's voters approved Proposition 37, the California State Lottery Act. The Act provides that at least 34% of the Lottery revenues must go to public education. This supplemental funding provides schools in California with additional resources to meet their locally determined needs.
The act specifies that the lottery is to be operated and administered by a Commission appointed by the Governor. The Legislature has the authority to amend the Lottery Act if, by doing so, it furthers the purposes of the Act.
Since 1985, the California Lottery has distributed more than $21 Billion in winnings (including annuitized) with more than 2,842,467,062 winning tickets sold!
California (CA) Lottery Winners
The Largest Lotto Jackpot in California was $315 million, which was won on November 15th, 2005. There was only 1 winning ticket, but the prize was claimed by 7 people!
Top Four Lotto Jackpots Won by Individuals.
$141 million won on June 23rd, 2001. The ticket was purchased at Union Avenue Liquors at 3649 Union Ave., San Jose
$110 million won on July 5th, 2006. The ticket was purchased at Foremost Liquor Market at 301 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena
$91 million won on August 9th, 2003. The ticket was purchased at Village Liquors at 1823 E Carson St., Carson
$89 million won on March 3rd, 2001. The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven at 633 Moraga Rd., Moraga
The Largest Fantasy 5 Jackpot was $729,505, which was won on February 13, 1992. Only one winning ticket was purchased at Spot Stores at 15212 S. Western Ave., Gardena.
The Largest Group to Ever Claim a Lotto Jackpot boasts 56 winners! Their jackpot of $18.68 million, won on August 30, 1995, was one-third of $56 million. The ticket was purchased at Centerfold News at 716 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, and yes they all get separate checks!
Click here for a comprehensive list of California Lottery winners.
California (CA) Lottery Games
- Mega Lotto
- SuperLotto Plus
- Fantasy 5
- Scratchers
- Daily 3
- Daily Derby
- Hot Spot
- Big Spin