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Vacaville Father Wins $1 Million on $10 Lottery Scratcher

The prize will fund a family business as well as a new home after he accelerated his exit from his day job.

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The man told lottery officials he already has plans for his winnings, including starting a family business with his wife and buying a new home.

Overview

  • California Lottery announced on July 15 that Michael Wright won $1 million on a $10 Triple Red 777 scratch-off ticket bought during a routine stop at an Arco ampm station in Vacaville.
  • He said he followed his usual scratch pattern and pounded the lottery desk in disbelief when six zeros revealed his jackpot.
  • Wright had been planning to leave his job of more than three years, and he told his son the win will allow the family to transition out of the workforce gracefully.
  • He intends to partner with his wife to start a family business and use remaining funds to purchase a new home.
  • Since 1985, the California Lottery has raised over $46 billion for public education through scratch-off games that have delivered life-changing jackpots.