Overview

• The $20 Instant Prize Crossword ticket was bought at the Chevron station on Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.
• Before his big win, Juan Silva Zarate had scored four Scratchers prizes of $1,000 over the past year.
• When asked if he’d ever won before, he quipped “he ganado mucho,” Spanish for “I’ve won a lot.”
• Zarate plans to invest part of his $2 million prize and pay off his family’s mortgage.
• Lottery officials encourage play within means and direct those needing support to 1-800-GAMBLER.