Calabasas Resident Wins $2.24 Million Powerball Prize

Winning ticket sold at local Shell station, jackpot grows to $45 million for next drawing.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:41am

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An extreme close-up of the inner workings of a Powerball lottery machine, with gears, pulleys, and mechanisms in motion, conveying the complex financial infrastructure behind the popular lottery game.The intricate machinery behind California's Powerball lottery system, which produced a $2.24 million winning ticket in Calabasas.Los Angeles Today

A Powerball ticket sold at a Shell station in Calabasas, California matched five numbers in Saturday's drawing, earning the lucky winner a $2.24 million prize. The overall Powerball jackpot continues to grow, now estimated at $45 million for the next drawing.

Why it matters

Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, with millions of players across 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A large jackpot win in a local community can generate excitement and inspire more residents to try their luck, while also highlighting the astronomical odds of matching all six numbers.

The details

The winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Shell station on Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The ticket matched the five main numbers of 6, 47, 49, 53, and 60, but missed the Powerball number of 6. This earned the anonymous winner a $2,242,838 prize. Saturday's overall Powerball jackpot was $35 million, but since no one won the grand prize, the estimated jackpot for the next drawing has grown to $45 million.

  • The winning Powerball numbers were drawn on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The $2.24 million prize ticket was sold at the Shell station in Calabasas.

The players

California Lottery

The state-run organization that oversees and administers the Powerball lottery game in California.

Shell

The gas station in Calabasas, California where the winning $2.24 million Powerball ticket was sold.

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What’s next

The California Lottery will work to identify the winner of the $2.24 million prize, who has 180 days from the drawing date to claim their winnings.

The takeaway

This Powerball win in Calabrasas highlights the life-changing potential of lottery games, even for smaller prizes below the jackpot. While the odds of winning remain extremely slim, the prospect of a big payout continues to captivate players across California and the country.