California Lottery reveals winner of historic $1.2B Mega Millions winner in Cottonwood

by Miranda Angel

Mon, March 17th 2025 at 12:26 PM

Updated Tue, March 18th 2025 at 9:39 PM

A Mega Millions lottery ticket is displayed at a store on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The largest ever Mega Millions win in California with a $1.2 billion dollar jackpot came to one lucky winner in Cottonwood. The jackpot was estimated to also raise an additional $89.5 million for public schools. December 28, 2024 | KRCR{p}{/p}

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A Mega Millions lottery ticket is displayed at a store on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Tigard, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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COTTONWOOD, Calif. (KRCR) — The California Lottery announced the name of the winner of the $1.2 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Shasta County at the end of last year.

The ticket, which matched all six numbers, was sold at the Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K on Rhonda Road in Cottonwood on Dec. 27. It was California's largest Mega Millions jackpot in state history.

Rosemary Casarotti was the lucky winner of the ticket, California Lottery officials announced on Monday.

Casarotti chose not to be present during Monday's announcement. However, the California Lottery said she chose to take the lump sum which will amount to more than $570 million.

Lottery leaders also announced $89.5 million for public education across the state as a result of the win.

Staff from the Circle K received a $1 million bonus from the win, which is the highest bonus a retail store can get.

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