**California Man Wins $1 Million from Scratchers Ticket in Whittier** A routine errand run turned into a life-altering event for Saul Montero when he purchased a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier. While stopping by Prime Liquor Mart one afternoon for personal errands, Montero bought a Multiplier Craze Scratchers ticket and became an instant millionaire. According to a news release from the Lottery, Montero revealed the top prize of $1,000,000. Montero plans to use his newfound wealth to pay off his house and possibly buy a new car. "The lucky number was eight. I saw the zeros and initially thought I had won $100. I’ve never won anything significant before. It took a while for the reality to sink in," Montero shared.