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California Lottery Player Claims $15 Million Prize in 40th Anniversary Game

Israel Martin Rodriguez officially claims grand prize from the '40 Years of Play!' scratcher, with three $15 million prizes still unclaimed.

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Overview

  • Israel Martin Rodriguez has claimed the first $15 million grand prize from the California Lottery's '40 Years of Play!' scratcher game.
  • The winning ticket was purchased in February at a 7-Eleven on Oxnard Street and Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys, California.
  • The retailer that sold the winning ticket received a $75,000 bonus from the California Lottery.
  • The '40 Years of Play!' scratcher game, launched in January 2025 to commemorate the Lottery's 40th anniversary, features five $15 million grand prizes.
  • Of the five grand prizes, two have been sold, with three $15 million prizes remaining unclaimed.