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California man wins $82 million from state's jackpot, largest winner in more than a decade
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Date:2025-04-12 17:10:01
In a stroke of luck, a man from California has hit the jackpot in the SuperLotto Plus game, winning the biggest prize in over a decade. His life-changing win has made him $82 million richer, and his name will forever be etched in the history of the popular lottery game.
The winning ticket was purchased on Aug. 5 at Spring Valley Market in Victorville by M. Shadoian, according to California Lottery officials.
The jackpot roll lasted nearly nine months, ending with Shadoian winning the $82 million. The California Lottery reported that Shadoian has declined to make any public statements and wishes to maintain privacy.
Spring Valley Market, the store where Shadoian purchased his ticket, was awarded a bonus of $410,000.
The extended streak of SuperLotto Plus sales generated an estimated $88.4 million for public education, advancing California Lottery's mission to fund public schools statewide.
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What is SuperLotto Plus?
SuperLotto Plus is a California-based lottery game that occurs on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with each ticket priced at $1. Each ticket sold gathers 40 cents to support public education.
In 2002, the SuperLotto Plus jackpot reached its highest amount ever, at $193 million.
What are the odds of winning SuperLotto Plus?
According to the California Lottery, the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 41,416,353 - about seven times better than winning the popular multi-state games Powerball and Mega Millions.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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