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Playing the California Hot Spot and picking possible winning numbers are as easy as counting to five! Five steps, five numbers and simply buy a ticket from a Local Retailer to stand a chance to win big cash prizes.
Easily check today’s California Hot Spot winning numbers, handy ‘bits’ and useful tips.
Hot Spot is a keno game offered by the California Lottery and is played each day from 6.00 a.m. to 2 a.m. with a draw happening every 4 minutes. Player can bet any amount between $1 and $20 for each game. Players have a range of numbers to choose from.
The prizes for Hot Spot are pari-mutuel.
Hot Spot is easy to play.
Important: It is advised that players use black or blue ink only. In the event of a mistake, request for another play slip instead of cancelling and erasing the existing one.
Hot Spot payouts can be Typical Prize Pools or Typical Prize Amounts. The difference is:
Overall odds for 10 Spot: 1 in 9.1, Bulls-eye 1 in 8
For the 10 of 10-spot plays the prize amounts are shared equally by the total number of winners. See payouts tooltip above for full details.
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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0 of 10 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
1 of 10 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 10 | – | $2.00 |
3 of 10 | – | $2.00 |
4 of 10 | – | $2.00 |
5 of 10 | $2.00 | $7.00 |
6 of 10 | $15.00 | $50.00 |
7 of 10 | $40.00 | $140.00 |
8 of 10 | $575.00 | $1,325.00 |
9 of 10 | $5,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
Overall odds for 9 Spot: 1 in 9.7, Bulls-eye 1 in 8.9
For the 9 of 9-spot plays the prize amounts are shared equally by the total number of winners. See payouts tooltip above for full details.
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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0 of 9 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
1 of 9 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 9 | – | $2.00 |
3 of 9 | – | $2.00 |
4 of 9 | – | $5.00 |
5 of 9 | $5.00 | $15.00 |
6 of 9 | $25.00 | $75.00 |
7 of 9 | $125.00 | $400.00 |
8 of 9 | $2,750.00 | $5,750.00 |
9 of 9 | $30,000.00 | $65,000.00 |
Overall odds for 8 Spot: 1 in 9.2, Bulls-eye: 1 in 10
For the 8 of 8-spot plays the prize amounts are shared equally by the total number of winners. See payouts tooltip above for full details.
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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0 of 8 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
1 of 8 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 8 | – | $2.00 |
3 of 8 | – | $2.00 |
4 of 8 | – | $5.00 |
5 of 8 | $10.00 | $45.00 |
6 of 8 | $75.00 | $175.00 |
7 of 8 | $575.00 | $1,250.00 |
8 of 8 | $10,000.00 | $28,500.00 |
Overall odds for 7 Spot: 1 in 4.2, Bulls-eye: 1 in 11.4
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 7 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 7 | – | $2.00 |
3 of 7 | $1.00 | $3.00 |
4 of 7 | $3.00 | $18.00 |
5 of 7 | $10.00 | $60.00 |
6 of 7 | $150.00 | $500.00 |
7 of 7 | $2,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
Overall odds for 6 Spot: 1 in 6.2, Bulls-eye: 1 in 13.3
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 6 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 6 | – | $2.00 |
3 of 6 | $1.00 | $6.00 |
4 of 6 | $5.00 | $35.00 |
5 of 6 | $60.00 | $210.00 |
6 of 6 | $900.00 | $1,900.00 |
Overall odds for 5 Spot: 1 in 10.3, Bulls-eye 1 in 16
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 5 | – | $3.00 |
2 of 5 | – | $6.00 |
3 of 5 | $2.00 | $14.00 |
4 of 5 | $16.00 | $76.00 |
5 of 5 | $450.00 | $950.00 |
Overall odds for 4 Spot: 1 in 3.9, Bulls-eye: 1 in 20
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 4 | – | $4.00 |
2 of 4 | $1.00 | $11.00 |
3 of 4 | $5.00 | $35.00 |
4 of 4 | $75.00 | $275.00 |
Overall odds for 3 Spot: 1 in 6.6, Bulls-eye: 1 in 26.7
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 3 | – | $6.00 |
2 of 3 | $2.00 | $17.00 |
3 of 3 | $26.00 | $151.00 |
Overall odds for 2 Spot: 1 in 16.6, Bulls-eye: 1 in 40
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 2 | – | $12.00 |
2 of 2 | $9.00 | $64.00 |
Overall odds for 1 Spot: 1 in 4, Bulls-eye: 1 in 80
MATCHING | HOT SPOT ONLY | HOT SPOT & BULLS-EYE |
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1 of 1 | $2.00 | $46.00 |
California Hot Spot Drawing Schedule
California Hot Spot Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A player will receive an exchange ticket that has their original play selections and remaining draws.
Typical Prize Pools (TPP’s) are top prizes for the 8 through 10 Spots. If there are multiple winners, they share the prize.
Typical Prize Amounts (TPA’s) are full prizes awarded to each winner.
To collect a prize, just follow the simple claim process for the type of prize won. After your claim is processed at Lottery Headquarters in Sacramento, a check will be received in the mail in about 6 to 8 weeks.
$599 and Under Claim Process
Two ways to collect your prize:
$600 and Over Claim Process
Two ways to collect your prize:
2nd Chance Claim Process
Download and print the 2nd Chance Claim Form (PDF).
At the very least, a winner will need a lawyer, an accountant, and a financial advisor with experience in this specific field and asked the relevant questions before signing up for their services!
When you have your initial interview, here are the questions you want to ask:
The California State Lottery itself was approved by voters on November 6, 1984.
The California Lottery has raised more than $26.6 billion for education since 1985, and 87% of its sales must be returned to the public as prizes or contributions to education.
Comparison table for the California Hot Spot
Hot Spot | Hot Spot & Bulls-eye | |||
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Numbers Matched | Odds | Match | Odds | |
0 Spot | 10 of 10: 9 of 10: 8 of 10: 7 of 10: 6 of 10: 5 of 10: 4 of 10: 3 of 10: 2 of 10: 1 of 10: 0 of 10: Overall | 1 in 8,911,711 1 in 163,381 1 in 7,385 1 in 621 1 in 87 1 in 19 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 in 22 1 in 9.1 | 9 + Bulls-eye: 8 + Bulls-eye: 7 + Bulls-eye: 6 + Bulls-eye: 5 + Bulls-eye: 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye Only: n/a | 1 in 17,823,422 1 in 363,070 1 in 18,461 1 in 1,773 1 in 290 1 in 78 1 in 34 1 in 25 1 in 34 1 in 111 1 in 8.0** |
9 Spot | 9 of 9: 8 of 9: 7 of 9: 6 of 9: 5 of 9: 4 of 9: 3 of 9: 2 of 9: 1 of 9: 0 of 9: Overall: | 1 in 1,380,688 1 in 30,682 1 in 1690 1 in 175 1 in 31 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 in 16 1 in 9.7 | 8 + Bulls-eye: 7 + Bulls-eye: 6 + Bulls-eye: 5 + Bulls-eye: 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye Only: n/a | 1 in 3,068,195 1 in 76,705 1 in 4,829 1 in 583 1 in 123 1 in 44 1 in 27 1 in 32 1 in 91 1 in 8.9** |
8 Spot | 8 of 8: 7 of 8: 6 of 8: 5 of 8: 4 of 8: 3 of 8: 2 of 8: 1 of 8: 0 of 8: Overall: | 1 in 230,115 1 in 6,232 1 in 423 1 in 55 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 in 11 1 in 9.2 | 7 + Bulls-eye: 6 + Bulls-eye: 5 + Bulls-eye: 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: n/a | 1 in 575,287 1 in 17,807 1 in 1,408 1 in 219 1 in 61 1 in 31 1 in 32 1 in 75 1 in 10** |
7 Spot | 7 of 7 6 of 7: 5 of 7 4 of 7: 3 of 7: 2 of 7: 1 of 7: Overall: | 1 in 40,979 1 in 1,366 1 in 116 1 in 19 1 in 6 n/a n/a 1 in 4.2 | 6 + Bulls-eye: 5 + Bulls-eye: 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 117,084 1 in 4,553 1 in 463 1 in 96 1 in 38 1 in 31 1 in 64 1 in 11.4** |
6 Spot | 6 of 6: 5 of 6 4 of 6: 3 of 6: 2 of 6: 1 of 6: Overall: | 1 in 7,753 1 in 323 1 in 35 1 in 8 n/a n/a 1 in 6.2 | 5 + Bulls-eye: 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 25,843 1 in 1,292 1 in 175 1 in 51 1 in 32 1 in 55 1 in 13.3** |
5 Spot | 5 of 5: 4 of 5: 3 of 5: 2 of 5: 1 of 5: Overall: | 1 in 1,551 1 in 83 1 in 12 n/a n/a 1 in 10.3 | 4 + Bulls-eye: 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 6,202 1 in 413 1 in 79 1 in 37 1 in 49 1 in 16** |
4 Spot | 4 of 4: 3 of 4: 2 of 4: 1 of 4: Overall: | 1 in 326 1 in 23 1 in 5 n/a 1 in 3.9 | 3 + Bulls-eye: 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 1,632 1 in 154 1 in 47 1 in 46 1 in 20** |
3 Spot | 3 of 3: 2 of 3: 1 of 3: Overall: | 1 in 72 1 in 7 n/a 1 in 6.6 | 2 + Bulls-eye: 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 481 1 in 72 1 in 46 1 in 26.7** |
2 Spot | 2 of 2: 1 of 2: Overall: | 1 in 16.6 n/a 1 in 16.6 | 1 + Bulls-eye: Bulls-eye only: | 1 in 166 1 in 53 1 in 40** |
1 Spot | 1 of 1: Overall: | 1 in 4 1 in 4 | Bulls-eye Only: | 1 in 80 1 in 80 |
Tips for playing the California Hot Spot
Remember – there’s no way to predict the numbers as drawings are completely random, but there are tried and tested ways to increase your chance to win.
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Not only does the California Hot Spot offer players “top prize” payouts, but it has multiple ways and chances to win. As previous results and jackpot payouts will show, the California Hot Spot offers players of any income a chance to win and dream BIG!
Joining a lottery “club” will not improve your chances of winning foreign lotteries although Con artists will claim that pooling your money with other people means you can buy more tickets and have more chances to win.
A lottery pool is when group of players pools money to buy lottery tickets together – any of the tickets bought which results in a win, will be split.
The drawings for Hot Spot are conducted every 4 minutes 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Absolutely not! The California State Lottery began on November 6, 1984 and is still going strong 36 years later!
A lottery scam is an attempt to fraudulently extract money from someone by pretending to be a legitimate lottery company or winning player. It has sadly become a too common method of deception as such scams prey on people’s desire to win money and the popularity of big lottery games.
Unfortunately, fake wins with other institutions have become a regular occurrence.
Talk to someone. Before giving up any money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists bet on decisions that are made in a hurry. The chances of recovering money from foreign crooks may be even worse than that of actually winning a lottery.
If you think you have provided your bank account or credit card details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.
Hot Spot is a keno game offered by the California Lottery and is played each day from 6.00 a.m. to 2 a.m. with a draw happening every 4 minutes. Player can bet any amount between $1 and $20 for each game. Hot Spot is easy to play and Typical Prize Pools (TPP’s) are top prizes for the 8 through 10 Spots.
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