The lottery buzzed with excitement on February 26, 2025, as multiple states released their latest results, offering players the chance to win big.
South Dakota Lottery
The South Dakota Lottery showcased winning numbers from numerous games this past Wednesday. The winning Powerball numbers were 28, 48, 55, 60, and 62, with the Powerball being 20 and the Power Play at 2. For those playing Lucky For Life, the winning numbers were 05, 18, 27, 33, and 38, with the Lucky Ball set at 10. Meanwhile, Lotto America drawn numbers included 08, 11, 21, 27, and 39, with the Star Ball as 05 and ASB as 03. Dakota Cash players found success with numbers 07, 10, 13, 17, and 28.
Winners from South Dakota should note the claiming process: prizes of $100 or less can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer, but for amounts over $101, claims are to be sent through mail or presented personally at the Lottery offices.
North Carolina Lottery
The North Carolina Lottery shared its results for February 26, 2025, with Powerball numbers matching South Dakota's draw, namely 28, 48, 55, 60, and 62, along with the same Powerball number of 20 and Power Play of 2.
Lucky For Life players hit gold with the same numbers as South Dakota's: 05, 18, 27, 33, and 38, and the Lucky Ball of 10. The Pick 3 day draw brought results of 0, 0, and 2, with Fireball 3, and the evening numbers revealed as 6, 0, and 8, along with Fireball 0. For the Pick 4 daytime winners, the numbers were 1, 0, 3, and 9, with Fireball 5, and for the evening draw, results were 0, 6, 2, and 1, with Fireball 2. Cash 5 results showed winners with the numbers 04, 28, 32, 34, and 37, and Double Play yielded numbers 04, 19, 20, 40, and 42.
North Carolinians claiming prizes under $600 can do so simply through retailers, but for larger prizes, the process requires submission of the winning ticket with identification at designated Lottery offices or via mail.
California Lottery
The California Lottery also revealed enticing results for February 26. The Powerball winning numbers mirrored those of South Dakota and North Carolina: 28, 48, 55, 60, and 62, with the Powerball as 20 and Power Play of 2. For those playing Daily 3 Midday, winning numbers were 6, 9, and 8, with the evening results at 2, 6, and 5.
The Daily Derby winners included number 9 for Spirit, 7 for Eureka, and 4 for Big Ben, clocking at race time of 1:47.37. Fantasy 5 winners had numbers 03, 12, 13, 22, and 37, and Daily 4 players found securing wins with 9, 6, 4, and 2. SuperLotto Plus had numbers 07, 08, 13, 28, and 33, with Mega Ball at 20.
For California winners, the claiming process varies by prize amount, with smaller prizes manageable at local retailers and larger winnings requiring either personal claims at Lottery offices or mail submissions.
Remember, whether you are playing the Powerball, Lucky For Life or local favorites, staying informed of lottery results could mean the difference between average days and life-changing jackpots!