Winner of Record-Breaking $1.2 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Revealed in California
In a historic announcement, the California Lottery revealed the winner of the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever recorded in the state. The staggering $1.2 billion prize was claimed by a ticket holder from Cottonwood, a small town in Northern California. The winning ticket was sold at a local store, thrusting the area into the national spotlight.
The winner, whose identity remains confidential for now, has chosen to remain anonymous, a decision permitted by California law. This monumental win marks the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history and has sparked widespread interest and speculation about the winner's plans for the fortune.
The jackpot had been rolling over for months, creating a frenzy of ticket purchases across the country. The odds of winning the Mega Millions are approximately 1 in 302.6 million, making this victory all the more remarkable. The prize money, after taxes, will still be a life-altering sum for the winner, who now faces the challenge of managing such immense wealth.
