Latest Powerball Results
The most recent Powerball drawing took place on June 12, 2024. The winning numbers were 19, 30, 31, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 21. The Power Play multiplier for this drawing was 2X. Unfortunately, no one matched all six numbers to win the Powerball jackpot. However, a single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers from Monday night’s drawing.
California’s Secondary Prizes
In the same drawing, a ticket purchased in California and another in Michigan matched all five numbers except for the Powerball. Each of these tickets is worth $1 million. This is a significant win for the lucky ticket holders, even though they did not hit the jackpot.
Double Play Numbers
The Double Play numbers for the June 12 drawing were 12, 13, 59, 68, and the Powerball was 13. No tickets matched all six Double Play numbers, and no one matched all five Double Play numbers except for the Powerball, which would have been worth $500,000.
Upcoming Powerball Jackpot
The next Powerball jackpot is estimated at $34 million with a cash option of $16.0 million. Drawings are held three times per week at approximately 10:59 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. A single Powerball ticket costs $2, and players can add the Power Play option for an additional $1 to multiply non-jackpot winnings. There is also a Double Play option for another $1, giving players a second chance to win up to $10 million.
Mega Millions Update
The latest Mega Millions drawing took place on June 11, 2024. The winning numbers were 1, 5, 7, 22, 24, and the Mega Ball was 8. The Megaplier was set at 4X. No one matched all six Mega Millions numbers from Tuesday night’s drawing. The current Mega Millions jackpot is now estimated at $47 million with a cash option of $21.8 million.
California’s Mega Millions Winners
In the previous Mega Millions drawing on June 7, 2024, the winning numbers were 3, 5, 12, 22, 66, and the Mega Ball was 7. The Megaplier was 4X. No one matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot. However, a ticket sold in California and another in Texas matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball, each worth $1 million.
Unclaimed Mega Millions Ticket
A $2.9 million Mega Millions ticket sold in California in December is about to expire. The ticket was purchased in December, and the winner has yet to come forward. If the ticket remains unclaimed, the prize money will be forfeited.
Historical Jackpot Wins
California has a history of significant lottery wins. The most notable recent win was the $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Midway Market, a family-owned market in Frazier Park, north of Los Angeles. The California Lottery identified Theodorus Struyck as the representative of a group of winners who bought the ticket. The winning numbers were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and the Powerball number was 10. Midway Market received a $1 million bonus check for selling the winning ticket.
California Lottery’s Mission
The California Lottery aims to generate additional funding for public education in California through lottery sales. Students across the state benefit daily from these funds, thanks to the efforts of players, retail partners, and lottery staff. Prizes over $600 require an extensive claim process, and winners have up to one year to claim prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots. Other lottery games allow for up to 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes.
Conclusion
The recent California lottery numbers and winners highlight the excitement and potential for life-changing wins. With significant jackpots and secondary prizes, players have multiple opportunities to win big. The California Lottery continues to support public education through its sales, benefiting students across the state. As the jackpots grow, the anticipation and excitement among players also increase, making each drawing an event to look forward to.
