California Woman Claims $1.2 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot, Opts For Lump Sum Story by Jake Grissom • 22 March 2025
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Rosemary Casarotti, a California resident, has claimed the massive $1.2 billion Mega Millions jackpot, becoming the sole winner of the December 27th drawing. The California Lottery announced her win this week, confirming she matched all six winning numbers.
Casarotti purchased the life-changing ticket at the Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K in Cottonwood, a small town in Northern California.
"We offer Rosemary our heartfelt congratulations for her historic win," said California Lottery Director Harjinder Shergill Chima in a press release.
Her jackpot win ranks as the fifth-largest Mega Millions prize ever awarded, trailing behind the record-breaking $1.6 billion single-ticket win from August 2023.
Casarotti chose to receive her winnings as a lump sum payment, which amounts to approximately $571 million. She has also expressed her desire to maintain her privacy.
"I had the pleasure of speaking with Rosemary by phone following her win, and I can tell you with certainty how grateful she is and how happy she is to have won this money," said California Lottery spokesperson Carolyn Becker.
Poster Comment:
Rosemary wanted to maintain her privacy, but her name has been plastered all over the media.