$25 Million SuperLotto Plus Teases California Again — Fantasy 5 Drops an $88,171 Side Hustle

• ⚡ California Lottery Daily Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: Fantasy 5: 8-26-28-32-38; SuperLotto Plus: 2-15-17-22-38 + Mega Ball 18.
• Jackpot Status: SuperLotto Plus is sitting at a $25 Million jackpot (no jackpot win reported in today’s data); Fantasy 5 jackpot listed at $88,171.
• Drawing Time: Drawings are held at 10:59 PM ET on select draw nights (check your game schedule before heading to the claim center line).
• Payout Chart: Scroll to the payout/prize tier notes below for how matches typically translate into a cash payout.
• TrendPick AI Insight: Today leaned heavily even in Fantasy 5, while SuperLotto Plus kept things more “textbook balanced” — with 38 moonlighting in both draws.

The California Lottery Daily results for Thursday, February 5, 2026 were Fantasy 5: 8-26-28-32-38 and SuperLotto Plus: 2-15-17-22-38 with Mega Ball 18. Based on the provided draw data, SuperLotto Plus remains at a $25 Million jackpot (no jackpot hit indicated here), while Fantasy 5 posted an $88,171 jackpot figure.

California Lottery Daily lottery results – Thursday, February 5, 2026

Bad news for players chasing that “quit my job” moment, but great news for the jackpot: SuperLotto Plus is still flexing a $25 Million top prize. If you didn’t win, congratulations — you’ve made a generous deposit into California’s collective daydream fund. If you did win, please accept my warmest jealousy and proceed directly to the claim center with a pen that works.

Let’s get to what you came for: the winning numbers, the quirks, and the tiny statistical breadcrumbs we all pretend are a roadmap to fortune. (To be fair, the odds are still the odds — and they do not care about your “lucky hoodie.”)

California Fantasy 5 results

Winning balls:

826283238

Jackpot listed: $88,171

California SuperLotto Plus results

Winning balls + Mega Ball:

215172238+ Mega Ball:18

Jackpot listed: $25 Million

California Lottery Daily patterns & TrendPick AI notes – Thursday, February 5, 2026

Let’s talk about what jumped off the page — because if you’re going to chase long odds, you might as well do it with a little style and a little math.

Cluster & repeat watch: the “38” crossover

One number showed up to both parties wearing the same outfit: 38. It landed in Fantasy 5 and also in SuperLotto Plus, which is the kind of coincidence that makes players feel personally chosen by the universe… right before the universe reminds them how probability works.

The TrendPick AI Engine detected a notable cross-draw repeat with 38, plus a general tilt toward higher numbers in Fantasy 5 (four of the five balls are 26 or above). That doesn’t predict the next draw — but it does describe today’s vibe: “upper shelf,” neat and tidy.

Low vs. high distribution (and why your ticket felt emotionally attacked)

Fantasy 5: This draw lived almost entirely in the upper neighborhood. Aside from the 8, the set was a steady climb through 26, 28, 32, 38. No consecutive numbers, but it still read like a well-behaved staircase. The biggest eyebrow-raiser: five evens. That’s legal, fair, and totally random — and also the kind of thing that makes players swear the machine has a personal vendetta against their odd-number “system.”

SuperLotto Plus: Much more of a classic spread — starting at 2, then jumping to the teens (15, 17), then up to 22 and 38. The Mega Ball came in at 18, keeping the overall feel grounded in the lower-to-mid range. If Fantasy 5 was a high-end shopping spree, SuperLotto Plus was a sensible Costco run with one fancy item tossed in.

Sum totals: balanced vs. bargain-bin

Fantasy 5’s sum of 132 sits comfortably in the “nothing to see here” zone for five numbers. SuperLotto Plus clocked a 94 sum on the main five — a lighter load that often happens when the set includes a very low ball like 2.

Remember: chasing a specific sum strategy is like trying to predict the stock market with moon phases. Fun, sure. Reliable? Your accountant just fainted.

Prize tiers, payout vibes & claiming your win in California – Feb. 5, 2026

Actual payouts vary by game rules, number of winners, and whether prizes are pari-mutuel or fixed — but the basic prize tier logic is the same: match more numbers, win more money, and start practicing your “I’m fine” face for the tax conversation.

SuperLotto Plus: The big payday typically requires matching all five numbers plus the Mega Ball. If you hit the top prize, you’ll likely be offered a choice between an annuitized jackpot and a cash lump sum option. The cash lump sum is the instant-gratification cousin — smaller than the advertised jackpot, but paid upfront (and yes, still very much a “nice problem” to have).

Fantasy 5: Usually rewards matches at multiple levels (think 3, 4, or 5 hits). If you’ve got a lucky ticket, sign it, take a photo, and don’t let it ride around your car’s cupholder like it’s spare change. If your win is big enough, you’ll be making a trip to a claim center instead of casually scanning at the retailer.

Next steps: get smarter for the next draw (without pretending it’s a sure thing)

If you’re playing again, do it for entertainment — and maybe a little hope — not because you think you’ve cracked the code. Still, it’s absolutely fair to analyze what’s been happening and tighten your approach to coverage, ranges, and repeats.

Analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI: check the latest tools and history for California SuperLotto Plus and California Fantasy 5. Then take your best shot — because the odds may be rude, but the wins? They’re downright glorious.