$5 Million Scratchers Ticket Sold in Sacramento
Sacramento – May 16, 2025 –
A winning scratchers ticket worth $5 million, purchased as a Christmas gift, has resulted in a major windfall for one lucky Californian. The California Lottery announced the winning ticket was sold at the A1 Mart in Sacramento. the winner, Ashley Eugene, received the ticket from her father and was in disbelief initially. this life-altering win highlights the potential of lottery games in the region. For more details on the winner’s plans and the store celebrating the win, read on.
$5 Million Winning Scratchers Ticket Sold in Sacramento Was a christmas Gift, California Lottery Says
Sacramento, Calif.- A Christmas gift purchased at a Sacramento convenience store has transformed into a life-altering windfall for one lucky californian.
The California Lottery announced that a $5 million winning scratchers ticket was sold at the A1 Mart, located at 2550 West El Camino Avenue in Sacramento. According too an A1 Mart clerk, the ticket was sold on christmas Eve.
Did You Know?
Scratchers, also known as scratch-off tickets, are a popular form of lottery game where players scratch off areas to reveal symbols or numbers, instantly determining if they’ve won a prize.
Ashley Eugene, the blessed recipient of the $20 Maximum Millions ticket, received it as a Christmas present from her father, according to the California Lottery. The realization of her newfound wealth took some time to sink in.
eugene recounts the moment of discovery:
I kept looking at it and making sure it was correct. My dad happened to be there with me, so he looked at it and made sure it was correct. Then,a couple days later,we took it to the store,and they checked it and verified it was a winner. It was just a few days of being in disbelief.Ashley Eugene, Lottery Winner
The life-changing discovery occurred unexpectedly, as Eugene happened to be doing laundry.
It took approximately a week and a half for the reality of her good fortune to fully register.
Pro Tip:
Always double-check your lottery tickets,even if you don’t think you’ve won. Many winners initially overlook their good fortune!
Despite the significant prize, Eugene has no immediate plans to leave her current employment.Instead, she intends to prioritize financial stability and future planning.
Her plans include paying down debt, setting up her children’s futures,
and indulging in more vacations than previously possible.
The A1 mart is now celebrating its role in this stroke of luck, proudly displaying new signs proclaiming millionaire made here.
This Sacramento win follows closely on the heels of another critically important lottery payout in Northern California. Lottery officials recently announced that another $5 million scratcher was sold in Georgetown, further highlighting the region’s recent lottery success.
The Georgetown winning ticket was sold at a local gas station.
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