Seven Lucky California Lottery Scratchers Players Share $15 Million in Winnings

The popular Instant Prize Crossword game proved especially lucrative, with four players spelling their way to multimillion-dollar prizes.Photo byEmiliano VittoriosionUnsplash

California’s luck has struck again, with seven fortunate Scratchers players collectively winning a staggering $15 million in prizes. These winners span the state, from Temecula to Freedom, bringing the excitement of instant wealth to various communities.

The largest prize among the recent wins goes to John Green, who is now $5 million richer thanks to his California State Riches Scratchers ticket. Green purchased his life-changing ticket at the ARCO on Winchester Road in Temecula, making him the biggest winner in this impressive group.

The popular Instant Prize Crossword game proved especially lucrative, with four players spelling their way to multimillion-dollar prizes. Monica Mazariegos of Fullerton celebrated a $2 million win after purchasing her winning ticket at Code 66 Smoke Shop. Mamikon Zakaryan joined the multimillionaire ranks with another $2 million win from a ticket bought at Dales Jr. Liquors in Hollywood. Jose Lopez also claimed a $2 million prize with an Instant Prize Crossword ticket he purchased at T Mart in Castroville. Foad Ishak, the fourth winner in this category, won his $2 million with a ticket from Copper Lamp Liquor in Monrovia.

Beyond the Instant Prize Crossword victories, two other players also hit it big. Aurelio Chayrez, who purchased an Ice Cool Scratchers ticket at the Chevron on South Tracy Boulevard in Tracy, claimed a $1 million prize. Meanwhile, Salvador Zarate added to the wave of winnings with a $1 million prize from the $1 Million Ultimate Cash! Scratchers game, which he bought at the Quick Stop in Freedom.