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Unhoused man wins $1m jackpot from California lottery scratcher

Winner bought ticket in San Luis Obispo, getting prize with odds of one in 2,047,423, according to California Lottery

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

California's $1.2B Lottery Winner Opts for $571M Payout—Here's Why That was a Brilliant Money Move

While a one-time cash payout can significantly reduce the lottery jackpot amount, it gives you more control over how to invest and grow the money.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21, 2025

All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

Circle K in Cottonwood, California, where ticket was sold celebrates $1m bonus as winner remains unknown

The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2024

Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed after woman ‘faked’ winning $1.08bn lottery

Lottery winners must go through a lengthy verification process before receiving prize money

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Man claiming Powerball lottery winner Edwin Castro stole $2billion ticket demands video of purchase

Jose Rivera has filed a lawsuit claiming winn Edwin Castro along with a man initially only identified as a man called 'Reggie' stole the $2bn winning ticket

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Biggest ever lottery jackpot winner sued by man who claims he stole £1.7bn ticket from him

Jose Rivera is legally chasing $2.04 billion (£1.7 billion) lottery winner Edwin Castro, and a man named "Reggie", for allegedly stealing the winning ticket from him after he bought it in Altadena, California

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz won’t run for president but will seek third term

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Winner of record $2 billion Powerball jackpot comes forward with ticket bought at California gas station

LOS ANGELES — The name of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot winner will be made public Tuesday, three months after the prized ticket was sold at an Altadena gas station in November.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2023

California woman wins ‘largest possible’ amount from scratch-off lottery

Mary Higelin has become the fourth person in the state lottery’s history to win the prize

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Winning ticket sold in California for record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot

LOS ANGELES — One lucky winner bought the record-breaking Powerball jackpot ticket at a store in Altadena, becoming the state’s first billionaire-by-lottery, according to California Lottery officials.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 8, 2022