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California Lottery's Address Leak Threatens Winner's Safety

4/8/2026

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The California Lottery disclosed the address of Raul Servellon de Leo, the $12 million SuperLotto Plus winner, to about 800 media outlets.
Servellon de Leo says the leak jeopardizes his family's safety, and he considers legal action against the lottery.
The California Lottery acknowledged the mistake and is reviewing its protocols to prevent future incidents.
Under California law, winners must be named, but sharing their address is not required.

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The California Lottery disclosed the address of Raul Servellon de Leo, the $12 million SuperLotto Plus winner, to about 800 media outlets.
Servellon de Leo says the leak jeopardizes his family's safety, and he considers legal action against the lottery.
The California Lottery acknowledged the mistake and is reviewing its protocols to prevent future incidents.
Under California law, winners must be named, but sharing their address is not required.