Bay Area Celebrates $24 Million in Scratchers Wins as Mega Millions Excitement Builds

In a remarkable twist of fortune, the Bay Area is buzzing with excitement as five lottery players achieve astonishing wins totaling $24 million through Scratchers tickets, overshadowing even the allure of Mega Millions.

Among the standout victors is John Garcia, whose collaborative effort led to a staggering $20 million jackpot on a Set For Life Scratchers ticket from Westlake Arco in Daly City.

In Oakland, Maria Rios secured a life-changing $2 million on an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers ticket purchased at Golden Gate Donut on Telegraph Avenue. Further east in Alameda County, Javier Pena emerged victorious with a $1 million top prize on a Show Me $1,000,000 Scratchers ticket bought at Beacon Gas in Hayward. 

Meanwhile, Brentwood resident Muhammad Ali claimed his own $1 million fortune while playing the Winter Riches Scratchers game with a ticket from Smoke Stop on Sandcreek Road.

As Scratchers winnings paint a portrait of local triumphs, the Mega Millions game eagerly awaits its next draw, offering a staggering $1.35 billion jackpot—the sixth largest in U.S. lottery history. The anticipation continues to build, with ticket sales closing at 7:45 p.m. and the numbers set to be drawn at 8 p.m.