California Powerball Player Misses $102 Million Jackpot by One Number

Ticket sold in Fillmore wins $56,279 as Powerball jackpot climbs to $113 million

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

A Powerball ticket sold in Fillmore, California matched four winning numbers and the Powerball, missing the $102 million jackpot by just one number. The lucky ticket won $56,279, while more than 60,000 other California tickets also won smaller prizes ranging from $4 to $500. The Powerball jackpot has now grown to an estimated $113 million for the next drawing on Monday, February 9.

Why it matters

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with millions of players across 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While the odds of winning the jackpot are extremely slim at 1 in 292 million, stories of near-misses and smaller prize wins help maintain public interest and participation in the game.

The details

The winning Powerball ticket was sold at La Hacienda Market in Fillmore, California, about 45 miles east of Santa Barbara. The ticket matched the numbers 23, 36, 42, 51, and 58, as well as the Powerball of 6. While this was not enough to win the $102 million jackpot, it did earn the ticket holder a $56,279 prize. In addition to this ticket, more than 60,000 other Powerball tickets sold in California also won smaller prizes ranging from $4 to $500.

  • The Powerball drawing took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

La Hacienda Market

A grocery store in Fillmore, California that sold the winning Powerball ticket.

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What’s next

The Powerball jackpot has now grown to an estimated $113 million for the next drawing on Monday, February 9.

The takeaway

While the California player missed out on the $102 million jackpot, their $56,279 prize is still a significant win. This story highlights the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Powerball lottery, as players across the state and country continue to chase the dream of hitting the life-changing jackpot.