CA's Fluke Lottery Drought of 2026 Ends With $32M Super Lotto Jackpot

A lucky ticket holder in Upland broke California's three-month streak without a major lottery jackpot win.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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After a rare three-month drought without any major lottery jackpot winners in California, a $32 million Super Lotto jackpot was finally won on Saturday. The winning ticket was sold at a Circle K convenience store in Upland, San Bernardino County, ending the state's unlucky streak.

Why it matters

California is typically known for its frequent big lottery winners, with several record-breaking Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in recent years. This prolonged drought without a major winner was highly unusual and raised questions about the state's lottery luck.

The details

The $32 million Super Lotto jackpot was the first major lottery win in California since late November 2025. Prior to this, the state had gone over three months without a Powerball, Mega Millions or Super Lotto jackpot winner, an extremely rare occurrence. The winning ticket was sold at a Circle K convenience store in Upland.

  • The last major lottery jackpot win in California was in late November 2025.
  • The $32 million Super Lotto jackpot was won on Saturday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Circle K

The convenience store in Upland, San Bernardino County, that sold the winning $32 million Super Lotto ticket.

California Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that oversees Powerball, Mega Millions, and Super Lotto drawings in California.

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What they’re saying

“It's just the function of how lotteries work. It's the fun part of it.”

— Daniel Kelly, California Lottery spokesperson (Patch)

What’s next

The California Lottery will likely see an increase in ticket sales and interest following this major jackpot win, which ended the state's prolonged drought of no big winners.

The takeaway

Despite the recent dry spell, California remains one of the luckiest states when it comes to major lottery jackpots, with the state producing several record-breaking Powerball and Mega Millions winners in recent years.