California SuperLotto Plus How to Play & Prize Rules
🇺🇸 USA — CaliforniaUpdated: Apr 20, 2026
Game Overview
StateCalifornia, USA
OperatorCalifornia Lottery
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw Time7:57 PM Pacific Time
Ticket Price$1 per play
California SuperLotto Plus is the flagship draw game of the California Lottery. Players choose 5 numbers from 1 to 47, plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 27 (drawn from a separate pool). There are 9 prize tiers — you win a prize even by matching just the Mega Ball alone. Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:57 PM Pacific Time. All prize tiers are pari-mutuel. The minimum jackpot is $7 million and grows with each rollover.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Match 5 main + Mega Ball | 1/41,416,353 |
| 2nd | Match 5 main numbers only | 1/1,592,937 |
| 3rd | Match 4 main + Mega Ball | 1/197,220 |
| 4th | Match 4 main numbers only | 1/7,585 |
| 5th | Match 3 main + Mega Ball | 1/4,810 |
| 6th | Match 3 main numbers only | 1/185 |
| 7th | Match 2 main + Mega Ball | 1/361 |
| 8th | Match 1 main + Mega Ball | 1/74 |
| 9th | Mega Ball only (0 main) | 1/49 |
Exclude Numbers & Combination Check
Main Numbers · 1–47
Mega Number · 1–27
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How to Buy
SuperLotto Plus tickets cost $1 per play. Choose your own numbers or select Easy Pick for a randomly generated combination.
RetailAvailable at over 23,000 California Lottery retailers across the state including convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations. Must be 18 or older to purchase.
OnlineThe California Lottery does not offer online ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased in person at a licensed retailer within California.
AdvancePurchase up to 52 draws in advance using the same set of numbers. Multi-draw tickets ensure you never miss a drawing of your chosen numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are all SuperLotto Plus prizes pari-mutuel?▾
California law requires that all lottery prizes be pari-mutuel, meaning no fixed prize amounts can be guaranteed. A portion of each draw's ticket sales is allocated to each prize tier, then divided equally among the winners in that tier. This is unique among major US state lotteries.
What is the largest SuperLotto Plus jackpot ever won?▾
The largest SuperLotto Plus jackpot was $193 million, won on February 26, 2002, by a single ticket in Sacramento. The game has been running since 1986 and has created thousands of millionaires in California.
How long do I have to claim a California Lottery prize?▾
SuperLotto Plus prizes must be claimed within 180 days (approximately 6 months) of the draw date. Unclaimed prizes go to the California public schools fund under the California Education Code.
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