California is home to some of the most fortunate lottery players, as five individuals recently became millionaires from Scratcher games, taking home a combined $17 million. The biggest winner, Nora Hammersteadt, won a stunning $10 million after playing the Royal Riches game at Anaheim Liquor in Orange County. Hammersteadt, who had previously won smaller amounts, couldn’t believe her luck.
“I was thinking, ‘This can’t be real,’” she shared. She even waited a full week to claim her prize, calling it a “torturous” wait. Her newfound wealth means she can retire two years earlier than planned.
Another lucky winner, Ogonna Onyeje from Fresno, took home $2 million after purchasing a ticket for the Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers at Shop-N-Go. Similarly, Jose Reyes Ayala won $2 million with a ticket purchased at MD Liquor & Food in Santa Rosa, playing the Instant Prize Crossword game.
Lucky California Lottery Players Win $17 Million in Scratcher Games
Marilu Munoz Valazquez also won big, securing a $2 million top prize from the Multiplier Craze Scratchers game, which she purchased at a Marathon gas station in Stanton. Lastly, Blandina Carranza of Oxnard won $1 million from the Power 10’s Scratchers game at Bard Market.
The winning shops also received bonuses for selling these lucky tickets, further adding to the excitement surrounding the wins. These five lottery winners serve as a reminder of the incredible possibilities that come with purchasing a California Lottery Scratcher ticket. With the chance to win big, these games continue to captivate lottery players across the state.
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