One lucky Fresno lottery player is a multi-millionaire after spending $20 on a scratchers ticket, according to lottery officials.<\/p>\n
The lucky player won $2 million with an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers<\/a> ticket, the California State Lottery said in a Wednesday, April 8, news release.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to know:<\/p>\n Where was winning lottery ticket sold in Fresno?<\/p>\n According to lottery officials, Saly Phachanh bought the winning Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers ticket at Country Store Food & Liquor<\/a>, 5187 E Kings Canyon Road in Fresno.<\/p>\n The odds of winning the top prize of $2 million are one in 1,233,167.<\/p>\n Scratchers players score big in California<\/p>\n Phachanh wasn\u2019t the only lucky scratchers winner, according to lottery officials.<\/p>\n Lori Rico won $2 million after purchasing an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers ticket at Hanshaw Liquor<\/a>, 3022 E. Chapman Ave. in Orange, the release said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a Lompoc resident won $7 million<\/a> after buying a $30 Crossword Xtreme Scratchers<\/a> at a local liquor store, The Tribune previously reported.<\/p>\n How California State Lottery scratchers game works<\/p>\n The California State Lottery offers more than 50 scratchers games<\/a> throughout the year, with new games launching every month.<\/p>\n Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers players get two separate play grids and a Fast $100 Spot for up to three chances to win per game, according to lottery officials.<\/p>\n Two secret puzzle multipliers can multiply prizes by up to 50 times.<\/p>\n It costs $20 to play the Scratchers game, with cash prizes ranging from $25 to $2 million.<\/p>\n