California Lottery scratchers worth $10 million sold in Los Angeles County
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LOS ANGELES - Two very lucky people are pocketing $5 million each after purchasing some winning California Lottery scratchers in Los Angeles County recently.
Walter Amaya won his $5 million by hitting the top prize on a 100x Scratchers ticket he bought at Famous Ed's Liquor in El Monte.
"This is the biggest ticket I have sold so far. We are very excited and are very happy for the winner. We have never had a big winner like this," Brian Hanna, owner of Famous Ed’s Liquor, told the California Lottery.
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Paul Coggins was identified as the second $5 million winner. He purchased the top prize-winning 2023 Scratchers ticket at M&A Tobacco in Santa Monica.
Both stores will receive $25,000 each for selling the winning tickets.