Q: Where and when can I play Daily Derby:
A: You’ll find Daily Derby at all Lottery retailers. Daily Derby draws take place every day, and your entry must be made before 6:30 p.m. to be eligible for that day’s draw.
Q: How is the Daily Derby draw done?
A: An Automated Draw Machine, which is a state-of-the-art computer, draws the winning horses and race times.
Q: What is an Automated Draw Machine?
A: An Automated Draw Machine is a computer that isn’t connected to any other system. In fact, any type of tampering is impossible because the hard drive can’t be opened without breaking a numbered security seal and the programs that generate random numbers can’t be altered.
The Lottery has 2 Automated Draw Machines for daily draws, plus a back-up machine in case there’s an emergency. A randomized, unpredictable draw chooses which machine, and which randomized drawing method (mathematical algorithm or Random Number Generator) will be used. The numbers selected from either method are unpredictable and selected in an unbiased manner.
Q: How do I claim my Daily Derby prize?
A: Collect your prize of up to $599 at any participating Lottery retail location. Collect prizes over $599 at any Lottery District Office or by mail.
Q: How long do I have to claim my CA Daily Derby prize?
A: You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize.
Q: Can a prize for a ticket I bought in California be claimed in another state?
A: No. Your winning ticket must be redeemed in the state where it was purchased.