Kristine Wellenstein, the California Mega Millions Jackpot winner
On June 8, 2022, biggest jackpot win of California state 2022 was announced by the California Lottery
Kristine Wellenstein was the only lucky participant to hit the $426 million Mega Millions® jackpot.
Kristine Wellenstein was the only lucky participant to hit the $426 million Mega Millions® jackpot.
she purchased the ticket, the only ticket in the entire country to match all six numbers, at a Chevron station in Woodland Hills.
“When I realized I’d won, I was overcome with so many emotions, but mostly gratitude,” said Wellenstein.
Wellenstein, a private person, is not interested in speaking publicly. She says - I want to give back and support local and global-based initiatives
The Chevron station where she bought the lucky Mega Millions ticket is at 6061 Topanga Canyon Boulevard; that store gets the maximum $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket.