Lottery officials revealed Rosemary Casarotti as the winner of the record $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot, purchased at Sunshine Food and Gas in Cottonwood, California. She opted for a lump sum payout exceeding $570 million. This significant win represents California's largest Mega Millions prize to date. The odds of winning this jackpot were a daunting 1 in 302.5 million. Prior to this, the year had seen minimal jackpot wins, indicating a rare moment in the history of the game, which commenced in 2002.
The winner of a record $1.2 billion lottery jackpot has been identified as Rosemary Casarotti, who purchased the winning ticket in Cottonwood, California.
Casarotti's Mega Millions win is California's largest prize in the game's history, with odds of winning set at 1 in 302.5 million.
Choosing a lump sum payout, Casarotti will receive over $570 million, further showcasing the allure and financial potential of lottery games.
The December jackpot win comes amidst a historical low for Mega Millions wins in 2024, emphasizing how rare such big wins have become.
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