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Two $1M Lottery Scratchers Sold in Los Angeles County

While other lottery players were chasing billion-dollar jackpots, two scratchers players in Los Angeles County scored $1 million.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Two lucky lottery players are holding million-dollar lottery scratchers sold in Los Angeles County, the California Lottery announced this month.

According to the state lottery, Varoujan Minasian scored $1 million playing Xtreme Multiplier. The winning ticket was sold at Fry's Hollywood Shell in Los Angeles. In Bell Gardens, Martin Canas also landed $1 million playing Xtreme Multiplier. His ticket was sold at TownHouse Liquor Store, according to the California Lottery.

The stores that sold the winning $1 million tickets get a $5,000 bonus, and proceeds from the sales of scratchers help fund the state’s public schools, colleges, and universities.

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