California Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after California taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, April 8Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
California Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $200M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
California Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
0% — No state tax
Draw days
Mon, Wed, Sat at 10:59 PM ET
Ticket price
$2 per play (+$1 Power Play)
Jackpot odds
1 in 292,201,338
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Powerball jackpot in California?
Powerball jackpots start at $20 million and grow until someone wins. Check back after each drawing for the current jackpot amount in California.
How much do you keep from Powerball in California?
California does not tax lottery winnings at the state level. For the lump sum option on a $200M jackpot, you'd receive approximately $120M cash value and keep around $76M after the 37% federal tax. This makes California one of the most favorable states for lottery winners.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in California?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout California. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in California?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any California lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a California Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the California Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does California tax Powerball winnings?
No. California does not have a state income tax on lottery winnings. You will still owe federal income tax (up to 37%), but California winners keep significantly more than winners in high-tax states.
Powerball in California
California residents can purchase Powerball tickets at licensed lottery retailers statewide. Powerball is a multi-state lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.
If you win the Powerball jackpot in California, you have 60 days from the drawing date to choose between the lump-sum cash option and the annuity. The lump sum pays approximately 60% of the advertised jackpot immediately, while the annuity pays the full amount over 30 years in graduated payments.
California is one of the best states to win the lottery because it does not impose a state income tax on lottery winnings. Winners in California only owe federal income tax, which can reach 37% at the top bracket. This makes the California take-home significantly higher than states like New York (10.9% state tax) or Maryland (8.75%).