Overview

• McKinley Nelson, a 72-year-old retired veteran from Winters, won $1 million on a Lotería Grande scratch-off ticket he bought to get change for a pizza tip.
• Rwhi Zeidan of San Francisco discovered a $2 million Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers jackpot after counting extra zeros he initially missed.
• Nelson intends to clear his mortgage, set aside savings and purchase a camper van, while Zeidan said paying off his home’s mortgage will give him peace of mind.
• The winning tickets were sold at Winters Wine & Liquor and Discount Cigarettes and Cigars, making both retailers eligible for bonus payouts.
• Since launching in 1985, the California Lottery has raised more than $46 billion to support public education across the state.