A Stop for Gas Turns into a $44 Million Jackpot.
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WHAT: Press conference for the recent winner of the $44 million
jackpot from the draw of July 17, 2004. A retired saw mill
worker decided to buy a SuperLOTTO Plus(R) ticket when he
stopped for gas and became the largest prizewinner
from Tulare County.
WHEN: July 23, 2004
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Sweetbrier Plaza Park
Hermosa Street and Highway 65
Lindsay, CA
(45 miles south of Fresno)
DISTRICT OFFICE Sid Ramirez
CONTACT PERSON: (559) 449-2445
DRAW NUMBERS: 7, 11, 20, 30, 35 and Mega Number 4
PAYMENT OPTION: The winner, who chose the cash option will receive
a payment of more than $23 million before taxes.
RETAILER: Dillon Road Chevron
45760 Dillon Road
Coachella, CA 92236
RETAILER BONUS: Commission for selling a winning SuperLotto Plus
jackpot ticket is $220,000 or one-half of one
percent of the jackpot.
(Note: Additional information about the California Lottery may be
found on our web site at http://www.calottery.com)
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