California Lottery Announces Winning Numbers for April 8, 2026 Drawings

Powerball, Daily 3, and other popular games see new winners across the state.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:09am

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The California Lottery has released the winning numbers for its latest Powerball, Daily 3, and other statewide drawings that took place on April 8, 2026. Players across California checked their tickets to see if they matched the lucky combinations, with opportunities to win prizes ranging from smaller payouts to potential jackpots.

Why it matters

The California Lottery is one of the most widely played in the United States, offering both national games like Powerball as well as local favorites such as Daily 3. These regular drawings provide entertainment and the chance for life-changing winnings for players throughout the state.

The details

The Powerball numbers drawn were 03, 16, 17, 42 and 52, with a Powerball of 03 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. The Daily 3 Midday winning numbers were 7, 9 and 8, while the Evening numbers were 1, 4 and 2. Other games like Daily 4, Daily Derby, Fantasy 5, and SuperLotto Plus also saw new winning number combinations revealed.

The California Lottery drawings occurred on April 8, 2026.
Powerball drawings take place three times per week, while Daily 3 and Daily 4 are drawn daily.

The players