The Mega Millions draw of January 28, 2022 brought a new Mega Millions winner! After 27 consecutive rollovers, the jackpot had reached the amazing amount of $426 Million, and Kristine Wellenstein was the sole winner!
This is a historical win as Kristine not only became the 13th biggest Mega Millions winner but also and mostly became the biggest lottery winner in California!
She purchased for $20 of tickets at a pizza shop in Chevron station on Topanga Canyon Boulevard (Los Angeles).
Can you imagine checking the Mega Millions results and realizing you just became one of the biggest Mega Millions winners!
“When I realized I’d won, I was overcome with so many emotions, but mostly gratitude”
This is what Kristine declared feeling after checking the numbers and realizing that hers match perfectly: 03-16-25-44-55/13.
As per California law, Kristine could not remain anonymous but she declared that she is a private person and is not interested into talking in public. She also refused to have her photo taken.
However, she also declared: “The real impact of my life’s work begins now.” adding “I want to give back and support local and global-based initiatives, and my team is in place to help achieve those objectives”.