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California Players Score Big in Recent Lottery Draws

11/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Two Powerball tickets sold in California won $44,546 each by matching four numbers and the Powerball, as the jackpot rose to an estimated $490 million.
Two Fantasy 5 players split a $160,000 jackpot.
A Mega Millions player won $61,560, just short of the $843 million jackpot.
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has reset to an estimated $7 million after a player won $14 million.
Drawings are scheduled soon.

History

Historical Context

Launched in 1988 as Lotto America, the Powerball lottery transformed state lotteries in the U.S. by introducing multi-state participation. Renamed Powerball in 1992, it began with 15 states and a $5 million jackpot. Today, it boasts jackpots exceeding $490 million, reflecting its popularity and significant contributions to state revenues, particularly for education funding.

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Story summary

Two Powerball tickets sold in California won $44,546 each by matching four numbers and the Powerball, as the jackpot rose to an estimated $490 million.
Two Fantasy 5 players split a $160,000 jackpot.
A Mega Millions player won $61,560, just short of the $843 million jackpot.
The SuperLotto Plus jackpot has reset to an estimated $7 million after a player won $14 million.
Drawings are scheduled soon.

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