California Lottery Results, Ticket Checker & Scanner

Winning numbers, prize tables, and a free ticket checker for every California lottery game WonYet tracks — scan a ticket once and we check it against the official results.

California runs its own draw games — including California Daily 3 (Evening), California Daily 3 (Midday), and California Daily 4 — alongside the national Powerball and Mega Millions. Scan any California ticket and WonYet checks it against that game’s official drawing, and the state takes no tax out of your winnings. Most California draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days.

California lottery at a glance

Games tracked
5 California games + national draws (10 in all)
State tax on winnings
No state tax on winnings · Estimate your take-homeReviewed 2026-01-15 — confirm with your state.
Typical claim window
180 days · Deadlines by game
Official lottery site
calottery.com

California games

National games played in California

California lottery FAQ

How do I check a California lottery ticket?

Snap a photo of your ticket with WonYet — it reads the numbers, checks it against the official California Daily 3 (Evening) numbers for that ticket’s drawing, and tells you if you won and how much. Always confirm a win through the official California lottery before claiming.

Can I check my California Lottery tickets online?

Yes — free, right here. Open WonYet in your browser, scan your California ticket or type your numbers into any game page, and it’s checked against the official winning numbers for that ticket’s drawing. WonYet checks tickets online; whether you can buy tickets online depends on California’s own rules.

How do I check my California Mega Millions or Powerball numbers?

Scan the ticket with WonYet, or use the free Mega Millions and Powerball checkers on this site — your numbers are compared against the official drawing for the date printed on your ticket. The national draws share one set of winning numbers, so a California ticket is checked against the same results as everywhere else.

Which lottery games can I check for California?

WonYet tracks 10 games available in California, including California Daily 3 (Evening), California Daily 3 (Midday), California Daily 4, and California Fantasy 5, plus the national Powerball and Mega Millions draws.

How much tax does California take out of lottery winnings?

California does not withhold state tax on lottery winnings. Federal withholding of 24% still applies to prizes over $5,000 — the lottery tax calculator estimates your take-home.

How long do I have to claim a California lottery prize?

Most California draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing — the exact window depends on the game. See the claim-deadlines page, and don’t let a winning ticket expire.

Where do the California winning numbers come from?

WonYet pulls winning numbers from official lottery results feeds shortly after each drawing. We’re an independent checker — always verify a win through the official California lottery before claiming.

Always verify your results through official lottery channels before claiming any prize. WonYet is not affiliated with Powerball, Mega Millions, or any lottery organization. · All lottery names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Got a California ticket?

Scan it free — we’ll tell you if you won