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.

California Lottery officials said Rosemary Casarotti was the lucky winner of the $1.2 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. She bought the ticket from the Sunshine Food and Gas Circle K on Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, Calif. on December 27, 2024. | KRCR

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

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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.

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