California Lottery (CALottery)
Last updated 12/27/2024
Contact
- Email: customerservice@calottery.com
- Phone: 800-568-8379
Description
The California State Lottery was created by a ballot measure, Proposition 37, which was approved by 58 percent of voters on November 6, 1984. The Lottery Act gave the Lottery a clear mission: to provide supplemental funding for public schools and colleges. Since we began in 1985, we’ve given schools more than $46 billion. California State Lottery games are sold at more than 23,000 locations statewide. Nine district offices provide same-day payment for prizes of $1,000 or less and offer help filing your claim for prizes of $600 or more.
Services
2nd Chance
Get another chance to win cash and prizes with bonus and promotional draws. All you need to get started is a Lottery account.
Last updated 12/31/2024
Become a Retailer
Every California State Lottery retailer plays an important part in our mission: to provide supplemental funding to benefit public education. Partnering with retailers like you, we’ve given approximately $46 billion to California’s public schools and colleges since our first Scratchers® ticket was sold in 1985. Along with helping students, Lottery retailers enhance business in an exciting, fun way. It’s easy to become one, too, because our local representatives will help you every step of the way. Request an evaluation today and we’ll contact you within 10 business days.
Last updated 01/07/2025
Claim a Prize
Depending on the prize amount, prizes can be claimed by visiting a Lottery retailer, visiting a Lottery District Office or by mail.
Last updated 12/27/2024
District Offices
When you visit any District Office, you can get help filing your claim for prizes of $600 or more. Prizes of $1,000 or less are eligible for same-day payment at any of our nine District Offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After your ticket is validated and your Claim Form is approved, you have an opportunity to get your check while you wait. *Same-day check is not guaranteed. Some claims, including but not limited to 2nd Chance prizes, promotional awards, and prizes won on advance plays, may not qualify for same-day payment and will require additional processing at Lottery Headquarters.
Last updated 01/07/2025
Mobile App
The California Lottery Mobile App is a “must have” for any Lottery fan! It’s packed with fun features. Scan any ticket to see if you are a winner and how much you won. Scan your eligible ticket codes to enter weekly 2nd Chance draws for over $200,000 in cash prizes. Check winning numbers and jackpot amounts for any Draw game. See Hot Spot® draw results, updated every 4 minutes. Find a Lottery retailer near you and see the latest 2nd Chance promotions and winners.
Last updated 12/30/2024
View Draw Results
View draw results on the California State Lottery's website. See if you're a winner!
Last updated 12/27/2024
Where to Play
Find a California Lottery retailer near you.
Last updated 01/07/2025
Who Benefits
The mission of the California Lottery is to raise supplemental funding for public education. The Lottery has generated more than $46 billion for California’s public schools since we began in 1985.
Last updated 12/30/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I collect my 2nd Chance prize?
After you sign in to your account, you’ll see your prize and a link to a 2nd Chance Winner Claim Form (PDF). You’ll be asked to download, complete and mail the claim form to:
California State Lottery
Attn: 2nd Chance Promotion
700 North 10th Street MS: 2–2
Sacramento, CA 95811-0336
How do I enter a 2nd Chance code?
Sign into My Account or register for a Lottery account. There are two ways to submit the 2nd Chance code on your SuperLotto Plus, non-winning Scratchers, or $5 or more Fantasy 5 ticket. (1) When you are logged into your account from a laptop or desktop, you can enter your 2nd Chance codes manually. See below images for where you'll find your 2nd Chance codes. (2) For a fast and easy way to play, you can also submit your ticket using the California Lottery Official Mobile App by scanning the barcode on the front of your tickets.
What is the Lottery's 2nd Chance Program?
The 2nd Chance Program is another way for you to win cash prizes for SuperLotto Plus®, Fantasy 5 and non-winning Scratchers® by submitting your 2nd Chance codes into weekly pool draws and, if applicable, promotional draws.
How do I download my California Lottery Official App?
Go to calottery.com and scroll down to the bottom of any page of
the California Lottery website to where you see “Download Our App Now.” Click
on your preferred App Store to be taken directly to the California Lottery
Official App for your device.
How do I scan for Check-a-Ticket?
You can watch the How to Scan Check-A-Ticket for Android video here or the How to Scan Check-A-Ticket for iOS video here. Tap on "Check-A-Ticket" in the menu and hold your device so that you can see your ticket on the screen. Then keep your camera over the barcode. The scanner will automatically recognize if it is an eligible Check-A-Ticket barcode and confirm your entry.
How do I scan to enter my 2nd Chance barcode?
You can watch the How to Scan for 2nd Chance Android video here or the How to Scan for 2nd Chance iOS video here. Tap on "Enter 2nd Chance" in the menu and hold your device so that you can see your ticket on the screen. Then keep your camera over the barcode. The scanner will automatically recognize if it is an eligible 2nd Chance barcode and confirm your entry. Not all Draw games are eligible for 2nd Chance. Currently any SuperLotto Plus ticket, and Fantasy 5 tickets over $5, have codes that can be entered into 2nd Chance.
How can I find out if I've won a draw game?
Use any of these ways to see if you’re a draw game winner:
- Look on the Lottery website for winning numbers and prize amounts
- Download the Lottery mobile app to see winning numbers
- Scan tickets using Check-A-Ticket on the mobile app
- Use the Check-A-Ticket machine at a Lottery retail location
- To get draw results call 1-800-LOTTERY
How do I claim a prize with a winning Lottery ticket?
Prizes of $599 and under can be claimed by visiting a Lottery retailer, visiting a Lottery District Office or by mail.
Prizes of $600 and over can be claimed the fastest by visiting a Lottery District Office. Lottery District Offices are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accept claim forms. No appointments are required. Assistance is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Same-day check processing of claim prizes $600 to $1,000 is also available in each district office location until 4:30 p.m. with a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID. Same-day check is not guaranteed. All claims must be error-free. Some claims, including but not limited to 2nd Chance prizes, promotional awards, and prizes won on advance plays, may not qualify for same-day payment and will require additional processing at Lottery Headquarters.
For more information, please visit Claim a Prize.