California man wins $82 million from state's jackpot, largest winner in more than a decade

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.

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