California announces the identity of the $1.2 billion lottery jackpot recipient
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Meet the elusive Rosemary Casarotti, the lucky winner bagging a whopping $1.2 billion from the Mega Millions jackpot! claimed her mind-boggling prize back in December 2024, making her the new owner of the fifth-largest Mega Millions prize in history.
Despite Casarotti sweeping up a colossal $571m post-tax payments, she's opted against the extended 29-year annuity option – potentially leaving plenty of funds for good times!
Now, you might be wondering about Rosemary Casarotti – the woman behind the windfall. Well, she's as private as a Vegas high-roller's poker game. The California Lottery was legally obligated to confirm her identity, but she's few words when it comes to public appearances. She's chosen to maintain a low profile, likely to avoid the limelight lurking around her newly-minted fortune.
A brief phone conversation ensued between Casarotti and the lottery managers, but she kept things brief, expressing little more than her feelings of gratitude and joy for securing the earnings.
Rosemary Casarotti's winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, and 55, with 6 for the Mega Ball. The fortunate ticket was purchased at the Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K in Cottonwood, California – scoring the local shop a tidy bonus for its fortuitous sale!
In more public news, the California Lottery was able to contribute a substantial $89.5m to various public schools due to the game's popularity.
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- Rosemary Casarotti, the winner of a colossal $1.2 billion jackpot from Mega Millions, opted against the extended 29-year annuity option, potentially leaving her with a significant amount for big-wins and good times.
- Despite being a record-breaking winner, Rosemary Casarotti has maintained a low profile, similar to a Vegas high-roller's private poker game, choosing to steer clear of publicity surrounding her newly-minted fortune.
- The lucky numbers that secured Rosemary Casarotti's jackpot were 3, 7, 37, 49, and 55, with the Mega Ball number being 6, making Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K in Cottonwood, California a beneficiary of a tidy bonus from the casino-and-gambling industry.
- The California Lottery, fueled by games like Mega Millions, was able to contribute a substantial $89.5m to various public schools, illustrating the significant impact of public lotteries on public institutions.
